By Audu Abba Kurama, Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged increased logistical and welfare support to security forces to strengthen security along the Maiduguri-Mafa-Dikwa-Ngala highway and revive commercial activities in communities recovering from years of insurgency.
Zulum gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to the headquarters of the 24 Task Force Brigade in Dikwa Local Government Area, where he met with the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Aminu Gumel.
The governor said the visit was aimed at exploring measures to improve security along the strategic economic corridor, which connects Maiduguri to several communities in eastern Borno and facilitates trade, transportation and cross-border commercial activities.
He noted that the highway remained vital to the movement of agricultural produce, essential commodities and other goods, stressing that improved security would enable residents to travel safely, resume commercial activities and rebuild their livelihoods.
Zulum also addressed troops preparing for deployment to Maiwa and Koshebe communities, assuring them of sustained operational and welfare support from his administration.
As part of the support, he announced a cash assistance of ₦50,000 to each soldier preparing for deployment to the two communities.
The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting military operations through the provision of logistics and welfare assistance, noting that improved security was critical to facilitating the return of displaced residents and restoring economic activities in affected communities.
