The Special Adviser to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Security, retired Brigadier General Abdullahi Ishaq, made this known in Maiduguri while speaking on the Borno Model in ending the insurgency through non kinetic approach at a stakeholders dialogue on enhancing peace and security in Borno.
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The Governor made the donation to the repentant thugs on Friday in order to enable them set up their own businesses.
The Commissioner stated this while submitting the report of a Special Committee to Governor Babagana Zulum on Thursday.
This was revealed in statement by the Special Adviser to Zulum on Communications and Strategy, Mallam Isa Gusau.
After the closed door meeting with the president, on Thursday in Abuja, Zulum revealed that over 30, 000 insurgents comprised of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have so far surrendered.
Speaking at the ceremony in Maiduguri, the State capital Governor Babagana Zulum Friday, said that motorists could now ply the road from 8 a.m to 2p.m.
The Governor launched the 610 means of transportation which combine 100 Toyota LE cars for city taxis, 500 tricycles popularly known as ‘Keke NAPEP’ and 10 Ashok Leyland buses each with capacity for 41 passengers at the Ramat Square in Maiduguri, on Thursday.
Zulum made the call at the weekly briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team led by the President’s Special Adviser
The colourful wedding Fatiha took place on Friday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, in the palace of the Shehu on Borno.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Aliyu Shugaba, made the disclosure at the News Agency of Nigeria Forum in Abuja.
Governor Zulum disclosed this during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Army on Wednesday in Maiduguri.
He spoke at a feast for the General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Abdulwahab Eyitayo, who was promoted to Major General.
The governor released the items to groups that include the Civilian Joint Task Force and hunters as end of the year gifts.
The group noted that Buhari and state governors had not visited the affected communities to sympathise with the victims, adding that only the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, did such.
The government made the pronouncement in a letter signed by Governor Babagana Zulum, made public on Wednesday.
The road was closed in 2012 due to activities of the Boko Haram insurgents.
Malam-Fatori, located on the fringes of Lake Chad, was occupied by insurgents for about six years forcing residents to flee to Niger Republic.
This is contained in a statement issued in Sokoto by Muhammad Bello, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal.
The State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, made this known when he spoke with State House correspondents on Friday.
They were presented to the governor in Maiduguri by the Commissioner of Women Affairs, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo.