Governor of Borno state, H. E. Umaru Zulum has inaugurated a committee for the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees that are indigenes of Abadam local government to Malamfatori, the LGA's headquarters.
He raised concerns over the plight of the people living across different IDP camps, noting the state's people deserve decent and dignified lives, which can only be achieved when people are resettled back to their various communities.
While assuring the provision of the needed infrastructural development in all nooks and crannies of the state, the governor recalled that IDPs have returned to Kukawa, Ajiri, Kawuri, Bama, Ngoshe, Marte LGAs, during which they were provided with livelihood materials and cash assistance to help them restart their lives.
Governor Zulum ordered the committee to start the relocation of persons that are will to return on 27th of November, 2021, and also directed them to immediately commence the rehabilitation and reconstruction works that will save way for the IDPs and refugees to return back.
The committee, which has 24 members, will be chaired by the Commissioner of agriculture and natural resources, Engr Bukar Talba, while the co-chairman is the State commissioner of reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement, Engr Mustapha Gubio.
Other members include: member representing Abadam at the State Assembly, Hon. Jamna Bong, Governor's Security Adviser, Brg. Gen. A S Ishaq (Rtd), Chairman, Abadam Local Government, District Head of Abadam and the LGA's secretary, Rep. of the Nigerian Army, DSS, NSCDC, CJTF, SEMA, NEMA, and NEDC amongst others.
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