Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has urged residents
to show appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari during his visit on
Thursday.
In his address on Wednesday, Zulum said the President will
appraise the security situation in the North-East and commission some of the
projects executed by the state government.
Buhari will also inaugurate the first phase of 10,000 houses
he approved and for the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and
refugees.
The Federal Government has completed 4,000 out of the 10,000 houses sited in Kaleri, Dalori, and other locations.
Admitting Borno still faces security challenges, Zulum
stressed that the President has performed well in the state.
“Not long ago, President Buhari gave approval for the NNPC
to establish a power plant for us. This aims to address our electricity
problems in Maiduguri and environs.
“President Buhari also approved the take off of a Federal
Polytechnic in Monguno. The President is also likely to approve a Federal
College of Education for Borno,” he said.
Zulum pointed out that until Buhari’s authorization, Borno,
since 1976, remained without a Federal Polytechnic, a Federal College of
Education.
The Governor further thanked the President for directing the
Nigeria Customs Service, the North-East Development Commission and the National
Emergency Management Agency to always support IDPs with food.
Zulum added that Buhari is concerned about the humanitarian
situation in Borno and committed to finding peace.
“Borno is known for the culture of dignity, respect and
honoring guests. I urge us to demonstrate Borno’s creed of hospitality”, he
appealed.
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