Borno state Governor, Umaru Zulum, who is also the chairman of the Northeast Governor's Forum, alongside Governor of Gombe state, H. E. Inuwa Yahaya has paid visit to Sokoto state Governor Waziri Tambuwal over the attack on Goronyo market by bandits.
The attack left about 40 people dead.
Governor Zulum in behalf of the Forum donated 20 million naira as solidarity humanitarian support, informing Governor Tambuwal that the northeast governors share the grief of families affected by the attack, which was a result of the delegation, to register condolence and express solidarity.
He prayed for peace in Sokoto and all parts of Nigeria, noting that his doors are always open to exchange of experiences given from challenges faced by Borno State, and steps being adopted on the way forward.
Speaking, Governor Tambuwal thanked the Forum, noting that the visit was a soothing balm to victims and affected families, as well as the entire people of Sokoto state.
He described the coming of the two governors as a clear manifestation of love and brotherhood between the northeast and the northwest in general, and between Borno, Gombe and Sokoto States.
The two Governors were accompanied to Sokoto by Borno’s Commissioners for Agriculture, Bukar Talba, Works, Architect Yerima Saleh, Adviser on Special Duties, Bakari Ali Kotoko, and Adviser on Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Abba Kawu Shehu Garbai.
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