Sadiq Abubakar Maiduguri
In continuation of resettlement process of IDPs from various locations within and outside the stare, Borno state Government has resettled 525 IDPs households Tuesday back to their ancestral homes in Marte town of Marre LGC of the headquarters of the state.
Addressing thousands returnees in Marte, Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum said, ” I urge you to pray for the sustainability of peace in our land and also cooperate with the security agencies in their efforts to ensure safety of live and property.”
Governor Zulum who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Umar Kadafur added that, ” you should report any suspicious movement and objects to the security agencies.”
” Borno state government is committed to rebuilding of your destroyed houses and also provide you with livelihood support to pick up your farming and business activities.”, Zulum said.
Flaggng off the distribution of palliatves to the returnees, the governor said ”, today every household is taking home a bag of rice, a bag of grains, cooking oil, Maggi cubes, blanket, matrasses bucket, plastic cup, plate,, clothing materials, nmat and the sum of N20,000 cash among others.”.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Marte Relocation Committee, Engr Mustapha Gubio said ,” we embarked on the massive reconstruction of houses, here in Marte and thank God just within one month we have completed 80 percent of the houses in CBDA quarters here in New Matte and today we witnessing the return of 525 households “
“They are going to stay here for some time for us to complete the renovation of their houses in old Marte and move the in, before we bring another set of people in phases”, Gubio added.
While appreciating the commitment of Borno state government in relocating the IDPs, Engr Gubio commended the military, other sister security agencies,and the local government stakeholders for their support and cooperation.
Also speaking, the member representing Marte LGC Constituency, at the State House of Assembly, Hon Gambomi Marte said ,” this is a happiest day for us the people of Marte, as it is first time our people are returning home after 7 years in the camps. We appreciate the state government for relocating them.”
“You know we the people if Marte are farmers and are good in not only dry and wet season farming but also firgi farming. We believe very soon our people will pick up the pieces of their lives
“The government is going to support them with farm implements, seeds Fortier and other livelihood support to pick up their activities. When you come in the next two weeks you will see changes”, Hon. Marte said.
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