Zulum distributes cash, palliative to 30,000 displaced households

Zulum distributes cash, palliative to 30,000 displaced households

…. Spends Night Coordinating Security in Pulka

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum spent the entire Saturday night coordinating security activities in Pulka following the recent attacks in Ngoshe, Pulka and other communities in Gwoza local government area of the state.

This is the first time any governor has slept in Pulka, a community 22 kilometres from Gwoza.

Zulum held security meeting with the Brigade Commander and other military officers, as well as security personnel and the civilian JTF to strengthen security in the general area.

He said leadership is all about commitment and sacrifice which has been the hallmark of his administration since he assumed office.

“Leadership is not about living in your comfort zone and addressing people and their concerns, but coming directly to the doorsteps of the less privileged. This has been my tradition, this has been my culture since I assumed duty as the governor of the state,” Zulum said.

“I cannot remember when I stayed consecutively for 10 days in my office or even one week since I assumed duty. I’m always in the remote areas attending to people, and I believe this is what we should do from now on to the end of my own administration.”

The Governor distributed cash, food, and non-food items to over 30,000 displaced households of Ngoshe and Pulka communities.

The relief items were intended to provide succor to victims of recent terrorists attack in the area.

“Each male and female heads of household in Ngoshe will receive N30,000, while married women will receive N20,000. In addition, mattresses and clothing will be distributed to both men and women,” Zulum announced.

The governor said the intervention would also cover Pulka community which has been impacted by the influx of displaced persons from neighbouring areas.

He acknowledged the support of the Federal Government and Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who donated 30,000 bags of 10kg rice to support vulnerable populations in the state.

“Out of the 30,000 bags, Pulka community will benefit from the scheme. We are distributing both food and non-food items not only to Ngoshe but also Pulka, which is also a displacement-affected community.”

Governor Zulum called on residents of affected communities in Gwoza to remain patient and cooperate with security agencies, assuring them of sustained efforts by both the federal and state governments to restore lasting peace.

“They should give the necessary cooperation to all security agencies with a view to identifying culprits within the society.

“Information is a very valuable tool for addressing insecurity. Without the support of the community, insecurity will never end,” he added.

Items distributed include rice, maize, guinea corn, mattresses, and plastic mats.