Governor Zulum commits to ongoing palliative distribution in Monguno

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, took charge of the distribution of N275 million in cash, food items, and wrappers to 95,000 residents in Monguno town, located in the northern part of the state. The distribution, spanning Tuesday and Wednesday, targeted 55,000 women who received N5,000 cash and a wrapper each, while 40,000 male heads of households were provided with 25kg of rice and 10kg of beans.

Having suffered displacement by Boko Haram insurgents around eight years ago, Monguno, now recaptured by the Nigerian military, hosts internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the local government areas of Kukawa, Guzamala, Nganzai, and Marte.

Governor Zulum emphasized that Monguno, severely affected by insurgency, will continue to receive palliatives throughout his tenure, aiming to support communities grappling with the aftermath of the Boko Haram insurgency. He expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Nigeria Customs Service for their support in providing rice.

Dignitaries present during the distribution included House of Representatives member Bukar Talba, Managing Director of the Chad Basin Development Authority Abba Garba, Commissioners Sugun Mai Mele and Bawu Musami, Director General of SEMA Dr. Barkindo Aliyu Muhammed, Special Adviser Baba Bukar Gujibawu, General Manager Mohammed Musa Aliyu, and Chairman of Monguno Local Government Mohammed Kyari.