FIC Report (Borno State) – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum commenced the distribution of about 100 trucks of food items donated to the state by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ngala Local government area.
The distribution took place on Monday at designated centers for resident’s of Gomboru Ngala and other communities where food supplies were cut off in the last four months due to heavy rain and flooding.
The grains which includes maize, sorghum and millet have been distributed to households prioritizing the most vulnerable.
Speaking to journalist after flagging off the distribution, Zulum explained the choice of Ngala, He said, “This morning we flagged off the distribution of 100 trucks of assorted grains to communities in Ngala Local government area.
He added this town was completely cut off from the rest of the country for about four months due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
The movement of food items to Ngala has been cut off. This informed our visit today to provide relief to caution the hardships face by the people”.
Zulum commended president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all relevant federal government agencies for supporting me state government in ensuring that those most in need received adequate supplies.
“All of the food items we shared today were donated to us by president Bola Tinubu. The president has given as 100 trucks of assorted grains including maize, millet and sorghum. In addition the federal government has provided 100 trucks of rice for the victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster”. Zulum said.
The governor also started that “let me use this opportunity to commend the federal government under the leadership of president Bola Tinubu for supporting our people in the time of their needs”.
Governor Zulum however, explained that his administration is gradually discontinuing distribution of food items and supporting residents through them establishment of irrigation activities in resettled Communities.
He said, the state government have put in place medium and to longer term sustainable solutions that will ensure people cultivate their lands all year round. We are establishing many to irrigation structure particularly in Ngala Local government area.
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B. A. Abdullsalam
PIO), FIC Maiduguri.
