Zulum felicitates with Muslims, pledges more sacrifices for lasting peace in Borno
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has reaffirmed commitment to making more sacrifices to ensure a lasting peace for development in the state.
The pledges were made, yesterday in Maiduguri, while felicitating with the Muslims during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
In ensuring to restore peace, the governor vowed to intensify efforts to strengthen security in all the resettled Local Government Areas.
Emphasising the significance of collaboration against terrorism and kidnapping, Zulum said, “The state government will maintain close contacts with the federal government, Nigerian armed forces, and other security agencies to achieve sustainable peace in the state.
The Special Adviser to Zulum on Media, Dauda Iliya, also in the Sallah message, stated, “The governor urged citizens of the state to use the festive period to pray for troops in the front lines, including Civilian JTF and hunters that continue to sacrifice their lives in restoring stability in the Northeast.
While felicitating with Muslims, he said, “I extend my warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, a festival of sacrifice.
“Let us imbibe the virtues of patience, charity, and obedience to the Almighty Allah, as exemplified by Prophet Abraham.
“We must also keep our gallant troops and volunteer forces in our prayers, as their supreme sacrifices have enabled us to live in peace.”
Zulum noted that his recent visit to Marte, Rann, Gambouru/Ngala, Dikwa, Kukawa and Monguno is reassuring to continue building resilience among the 2.5 million IDP returnees.
He reiterated that this is the only means of defeating the insurgents. On his part, the governor will continue to sacrifice more by making robust investments in the security sector.
“This will enable us to achieve sustainable peace with economic growth and development,” he declared.
The governor also congratulated the state’s pilgrims for performing this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia, urging them to pray for the state, the Northeast, and the country.
According to him, prayer is key to the successes already recorded in the state, as the recent special day of prayer and fasting led to an overwhelming support in mosques and churches.
He noted that this has demonstrated the collective resolve to end the 16-year Boko Haram insurgency that claimed many lives and property.
He reassured that his administration would not rest on its oars until peace is fully restored in the state, including the border communities with Niger, Chad and Cameroon.
