Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday flagged off the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons to 9 local government councils while also disbursing N954.7Million for their rehabilitation and supporting them in getting a source of livelihood.
About 12,985 comprising of 4,880 male heads of household, 1,230 female heads of households,6,875 married women and other family members were earmarked to be resettled in 9LGAs, while the first phase of those to be resettled to their communities in 6 LGAs of Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Kukawa, Jere and Ngala.
Each of the 4,880 male heads of household and another 1,230 female heads of household received N100,000 while about 6,875 married women each received N50,000.
Zulum noted that while cash support was distributed, 6,875married women also received Maize, Rice, and Mattresses including Mats, Oil and kitchen utensils.
Governor Zulum also stated that the food items distributed were parts of the Federal government’s support for the state; he said, “this food items we are giving to the returnees is part is from NEMA. A few days ago, we launched the distribution of food items donated to the government of Borno by the federal government at Pulka”.
he added, ” I want to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, i want to commend the office of the Vice President, i want to commend NEMA for partnering with us to ensure sustainable resettlement of the IDPs in this very important camp”.
“This resettlement is voluntary, all these IDPs have expressed their willingness to return to their ancestral homes or other areas with relative peace and tranquility. So, the resettlement is in line with the Kampala convention which signifies that IDPs are to be resettled in a dignified manner”.
