Again, Zulum Returns to Marte After Spending a Night On Saturday in Search Of Lasting Peace

Again, Zulum returns to Marte after spending a night on Saturday in search of lasting peace.

By Madu Mohammed Maiduguri

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has on Thursday returned back to Marte after spending a night in the community on Saturday, to build the resilience of the people and foster peace, rebuild trust and sustainable development in the Lake Chad region.

Zulum, who left Maiduguri last Saturday has been coordinating security logistics and building resilience among communities affected by the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks.

Since last Saturday, the governor has visited 9 communities of Marte, Kala-Balge, Wulgo, Ngala, Lugumani, Gajibo, Koibe, Dikwa and Ajiri.

During the visit, Governor Zulum held a meeting behind closed doors with military commanders aimed at servicing modalities for restoring peace in Marte and the surrounding communities.

Speaking to newsmen in an interview on returning back to Marte, Governor Zulum” I am here to monitor the efficacy of our ‘re-resettlement’ of the residents we conducted a few days ago, i am very happy to note that the community is fully back, and soldiers are on ground. Normal economic activities have resumed in Marte, i am very happy, and insha Allah, normalcy will be restored soon.”

The governor was accompanied by members representing Marte, Monguno and Nganzai constituencies at the House of Representatives, Engr Bukar Talba; Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele; Commissioner for Agriculture, Engr Bawu Musami, Permanent Secretary of Government House, and Barr. Mustapha Ali Busuguma, among many senior officials.

He also commended the federal government and the military for responding to his call for the protection of Marte from falling to the insurgents.

“The federal government and the Nigerian Armed Forces have responded positively to our request to enhance security in the affected communities, we have seen many troops deployed and many pieces of equipment deployed.”, Zulum said.

“I want to commend the Nigerian Armed Forces for the cooperation they have been giving us, without their support, we couldn’t have done much
I want to once again, commend all stakeholders that have contributed to our search for peace and the restoration of normalcy.”, he added.