Zulum Vows to Revitalise Trade, Along Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala Highway, Assures of Top Security for Commuters
By our correspondent
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has assured that his government will provide the needed support to strengthen security along the Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala highway, ensure safe travel, and revive trade in communities recovering from years of insurgency.
The Governor gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to the headquarters of the 24 Task Force Brigade in Dikwa council area where he met with the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Aminu Gumel.
He later hinted newsmen that his visit was primarily aimed at exploring measures to strengthen security along the strategic economic corridor, which connects Maiduguri to several communities in eastern Borno and serves as a vital route for trade, transportation and cross-border commercial activities.
This vital trunk A highway links communities along this 138km international corridor to markets and critical facilitates connected to the movement of agricultural produce, essential commodities and other goods.
The Governor noted that deliberate improvement of security along this route would help residents travel safely, trade and rebuild their livelihoods as expected in the months ahead.
Addressing troops preparing for deployment to Maiwa and Koshebe communities Nganze and mafa council areas, the Governor pledged to provide operational logistics and sustained welfare support for troops.
The Governor as a result announced a total sum of about ₦50,000 logistics support to each soldier preparing for deployment to the two communities.
Governor Zulum’s administration has consistently supported military operations with logistics and welfare assistance as part of efforts to improve security and help displaced residents return to their communities.
The Governor was accompanied on the visit by senior government officials and legislators.
