From Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has flagged off the distribution of palliatives under the Renewed Hope Initiative to vulnerable residents across Borno State ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebration.
The launch ceremony was held in Maiduguri, where the governor said the intervention was aimed at cushioning economic hardship and supporting vulnerable households across the state.
Zulum commended Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, founder of the Renewed Hope Initiative, for supporting widows, orphans, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other vulnerable groups.
“On behalf of the Government and good people of Borno State, I sincerely appreciate Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for this compassionate intervention aimed at supporting vulnerable Nigerians and restoring hope to families facing economic hardship,” Zulum said.
The governor praised the resilience and patience of the people of Borno despite years of insurgency and insecurity, assuring them of his administration’s continued commitment to implementing people-oriented policies and programmes.
“Despite the challenges our state has faced over the years, our people have continued to demonstrate resilience, patience, and courage.
“As a government, we remain committed to implementing programmes and policies that directly improve the lives of our citizens,” he stated.
Zulum explained that the distribution exercise formed part of the federal and state governments’ broader social support programme designed to strengthen community resilience and ease economic difficulties.
He urged members of the distribution committee to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the exercise to guarantee that the items reach deserving beneficiaries.
The governor also called on beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items distributed, while appreciating security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and development partners for their continued support towards peacebuilding and humanitarian interventions in the state.
Earlier, Chairman of the Distribution Committee, Dr. Abba Bashir Dankellori, described the intervention as timely and beneficial to many Muslim families preparing for the forthcoming Sallah celebration.
Dankellori thanked the First Lady for the gesture and also commended Governor Zulum for his commitment and service to the people of Borno State.
According to him, beneficiaries of the intervention include Qur’anic and Tsangaya school teachers, as well as religious organisations contributing to the moral upbringing of society.
