Borno Govt Donates N300m To TTOT Foundation, As it Partners DHQ To Mobilize Support For Wounded Troops, Fallen Heroes Families

Borno govt donates N300m to TTOT Foundation, as it partners DHQ to mobilize support for wounded troops, fallen heroes families

By Madu Mohammed, Maiduguri

The Borno state government has donated the sum of N300 million to a charity Organisation, Tribute to Our Troops (TTOT), foundation established to mobilize support and recognition in appreciation of the sacrifices of the troops at the Frontline, the wounded, veteran and the families of the fallen heroes.

The Non Governmental organization, the Tribute TTOT in collaboration with the Defense headquarters was in Maiduguri to appreciate, honour and mobilize support for the troops of Operations Hadin kai, veteran and the families of the fallen heritage.

The TTIT foundation which was established in the year 2020 to support and honour serving solders and the families of the fallen heroes, the foundation was the first registered civilian foundation to support and aimed at providing ccomprehensive support to all component of the military.

Speaking at an event to appreciate, the troops at the theater headquarters, Maimalari, cantonment, Mauduguri, yesterday the Borno state Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum said “” Borno state government has donated the sum of N300 million Naira to the foundation to Carter for the families of the fallen heroes, these young, children they left behind need to be supported. Though, the Armed force have structure for the support of it’s troops and others who served them, but this is our little contribution to their efforts “.

Represented by the State commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar Said “. Therefore , tonight I want to announced the donation of the Borno state government under the leadership of Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has approved the sum of N300 million, this N300 million was contributed to Tribute To Our Troops Foundation and some part of the money should be domesticated here in the Operation Hadin kai theater.”

“We want the foundation to sit-down with the theater Commander, and other military authorities to see how some part of the money shall be demotivated here within the theater., the veteran that fought here some of them are still in the hospital, they need to be appreciated. So, the CDS and other stakeholders should sit down and decide. in furtherance of the objectives of the foundation.,” the Governor said.

While emphasizing the money is donated to the foundation, Zulum said We have your account details, we are going to transfer the money into the account and we expect you, to do the needful ., Zulum said.

He acknowledged that ” Honouring our soldiers either in uniform and retired as well as the families of the fallen heroes will signify that we are a grateful state we will continue to support not only our fighting forces but also those who fought and retired, because they have contributed thier quota to the national defense and security., continue to support them both in kind and cash”

He said the Borno state, government considered this projects as worth of supporting and will be vigorously persued, stressing that the serving, retired and families of the fallen heroes would always be supported and appreciated by the Borno state government.

In apprection of the barrack girls, the Borno state government also donated the sum of N500,000 to Fatima Ibrahim, a girl that lost her father in operation, as well as donated the sum of N100,, 000 each to other four barrack girls that pay tributes to the troops.

Also, speaking at an event,, the troop, the Founder of the TTOT foundation, Princes Olivia Adom Said ” the TTOT since it’s inception was originally designed in collaboration with the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), in collaboration with support from tri-services to create awareness and celebrate our Armed Forces both serving, fallen and veteran and show support to their families.”

“We understand and feel your pains, recognize and appreciate your sacrifices.This is an initiatives to projects our Armed Forces in good light. They are the last fabrics holding this nation together, our mission is to sensitize the people to understand the need to support and appreciate our troops.”, Princes Adom Said.

She said though the military authorized have been doing it. but organisation like TTOT foundation have support the military in providing support to serving, retired and families of the fallen heroes.

As a foundation, we make a business to be the voices that speak to every organisation and individual in support of the wounded and the fallen heroes

TTOT is not just about the fallen heroes,, we are concern about every component of the military.”, she stressed.

While commending Governor Zulum for the support, Princes Olivia Said What we are doing is a collaborative effort, I want to use this opportunity to thank the Borno state Governor Prof Babagana Zulum for identifying with our foundation by donating N300 million to the foundation,.”

Earlier in his welcome address, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Major General Abubakar Haruna said ” it is indeed a great pleasure to be in this special event of the Tribute To Our Troops, the TTOT to military even though on the other side ”

“The initiative is aimed at reminding us of all our fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives to see us living and those who have in one way or the other injured or maimed by the crisis. This afternoon, we went on a live program to show the world what the military have been doing, to show the world, so that they would understand, what we have been doing all these while to clear their mind of what they think the military ”

” Today is a day we would always remember and think about, I am sure our fallen heroes would understand that we are with them and the families they left behind. We want to assure you, the families of our fallen heroes that we are still with you and ensure your that we would not put your lives into jeopardy, we would do the best we can to make your lives more meaningful , he added.

He appreciated the convener of the spectacular event, Mrs Princes Olivia the troops and their families, as well as Borno state government for all the supports

He also pledged their continue loyalty to the Defense headquarters, Nigerian Army and indeed the theater command assuring that they would put their best to restore lasting peace to Borno and the Northeast region..

The TTOT train has since left Maiduguri for Jos, Plateau state, for similar event on 3rd, Benue on 5th and Abuja at a later date in January, 2025.