Alhaji, Isa Lameen, the Governor of Diffa Province in the Republic of Niger, on Friday reiterated his commitment toward supporting the Borno State Government to end the Boko Haram insurgency and restore normalcy.
The Governor made the pledge when he led a high powered delegation to sympathise with Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, over the attack on his motorcade in Baga on July 29.
Lameen was accompanied by members of Diffa Parliament; Secretary to the Government of Diffa, Alhaji Yahaya Godi; Corps Commander, Guard National, Region of Diffa, Colonel Daye Mohammed; Corps Commander of Gendarme for Diffa Region, Colonel Bashir Leo; Prefet of Diffa; and traditional rulers, among other dignitaries.
He said that the purpose of the visit was to encourage Zulum toward his peace restoration efforts in the state.
He added: “We have been following with keen attention what you have been doing in Borno State.
“And we in Diffa, we are in full support of your administration.
“Since you became the Governor of Borno, we have seen what is going on.”
Lameen explained that Borno and Diffa share the same problem of insurgency and urged both states to work toward defeating the scourge.
He said: “Both of us share the same problem.
“We are encouraging you to continue with the way you tackle this problem.
“We encourage such visit between us so that we can defeat our enemies.
“God willing, our enemies shall be defeated and we are going to start our normal lives, our people will enjoy peace again.
“I believe every problem has an end, and the end of our enemies will come sooner than later.”
Responding, Zulum described the relationship between the two states as “very cordial”, noting the similarities in culture, religion and inter-marriages, and promised to maintain the relationship.
He also commended the Government of Niger Republic and that of Diffa for the continued support to the citizens of Borno who were taking refuge in the region.
Zulum added: “Insha Allah, we shall discuss how we can return some of our people that are willing to come back home in a dignified manner.
“We are aware of the economic challenges facing the world, but in spite of that, we ask that you continue to support our people, we thank you most sincerely.”
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