Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has presented a N10 million relief package to soldiers wounded in the ongoing fight against insurgents in the state.
The package was presented to general officer commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Maiduguri, Maj.-Gen. Peter Malla by the Borno commissioner of information and security, Usman Tar and the permanent secretary Government House, Mustapha Busuguma.
During the presentation, Mr Tar said the package was a fulfillment of the pledge made by Mr Zulum during the Eid-el-Kabir lunch for troops in Eid-el-Kabirorganised by Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
“We are here to fulfill the pledge made by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum.
“You may recall that the governor was here on a Sallah day for an event, during which he expressed the commitment of the Borno State Government to the welfare of our troops and pledged a donation of N10m to wounded soldiers.
“This morning, he sent us to come and deliver the gift,” Mr Tar said.
He expressed the state goverment’s commitment to continue to complement federal government in providing logistics and other support to improve troops’ welfare in view of their sacrifice in protecting the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
In his response, the GOC 7 Division, Maj.- Gen. Peter Malla, expressed appreciation to Mr Zulum for his sustained support to the military in the state.
“Let me, on behalf of Theatre Commander, welcome you to 7 Division and also express our appreciation to His Excellency for always supporting the military,” Mr Malla said.
The GOC reiterated the military’s commitment to sustain the relative peace enjoyed in Borno by eliminating the remnants of insurgents who insist on fighting in the state and region.