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Says the housing will house FG agencies
By Ibrahim Garba in Maiduguri
Governor Babagana Zulum has named the 500 housing units commissioned today at Njimtilo after Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State.
Professor Zulum said he was excited that Governor Buni of Yobe State agreed to commission the housing project named after him and a couple of other projects meant for the well being of the residents of Borno.
On the brand new Metro estate commissioned and named after the Vice President of Nigeria Kashim Shettima, Zulum stated that the estate of 72 flats inside two storey buildings will be used to support the zonal officers of key federal agencies attached to work in the state.
The Governor noted that the five projects commissioned today were designed to enhance the life of the people and ease traffic flow in the city in the case of the Borno express fly over and the Shehu Garbai dual carriage connect.
Responding, Yobe Governor who described Zulum as his dependable brother, equally thanked governor Zulum for allowing him to commission some projects executed by the state government said it was a great honor for him to flag off such achievements.
“This reflects the excellent age-long brotherhood that exists between our dear states and people. I deeply appreciate this recognition and honour. As we are all aware, Borno and Yobe states have always been one. We are a people binded by the same culture and tradition that are simply demarcated for administrative convenience.
“We have always identified with one another, shared the good and the challenging moments together. We have also shared the sad and unfortunate insurgency security challenge which claimed many precious lives, displaced millions of our people, and destroyed critical infrastructures, drawing us many years backwards.” Said Buni.
The visiting Governor stated that both Borno and Yobe states are both striving to emerge out of the insecurity challenge by adopting the Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery programme for the benefit of residents.
The Governor who was the guest of honour in the commissioning of projects today stated that he was indeed glad to see that both sister states were moving so fast to improve the conditions of their respective people to live in dignity.
” On our part, we have invested heavily in education, Healthcare delivery, agriculture, and empowerment for sustainable means of livelihood to give the state and its people a promising future.
“This year, we launched a multi billion Naira agricultural empowerment programme which redefined agricultural production at the end of the harvest season. We equally supported flood victims, vulnerable persons, small and medium scale entrepreneurs with N2.93 billion to stimulate economic growth.
“I am happy to state the interventions made by the two states are giving our states a solid foundation for a prosperous future.
Let me specially congratulate your Excellency for assembling a fine team with excellent working synergy to execute these projects. There is no doubt that your team work has paid off with very fruitful results.” He hinted.
Let me use this opportunity to call on the good people of Borno state to continue to extend hands of fellowship and cooperation to the state government.
Your support to the policies and programmes of the government would no doubt provide the conducive atmosphere to initiate and execute more positive policies, projects and programmes to serve you better. There are more and better opportunities that lie ahead for our people to live their lives with dignity.
“Before I end this address, I wish to extend our profound gratitude to the federal government under the able leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and his loyal Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima GCON, for the various support extended to our states,
I would also like to appreciate the security forces, para military agencies, Civilian JTF and vigilantes for their commitment to instituting security across our states and the country.
“The support provided by both local and International Non-Governmental Organization is highly appreciated and worthy of mention.
“Finally, l am extending my warm invitation to Your Excellency, my dear brother, to the commissioning ceremony of some legacy projects executed by our administration to improve the lives of our people, soon.” Said Buni
