The Governor of Borno state, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N10 million as a relief package to soldiers wounded during battles in Borno.
The State Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, delivered the gift to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Peter Malla at the 7 Div headquarters in Maiduguri on Saturday.
The relief package was a fulfillment of a pledge by Zulum two months ago at a Sallah launch organised by the Chief of Army Staff, Maj-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
Tar expressed commitment of the state government to continuous support in complementing the federal government in providing logistics support and improving troops’ welfare.
He commended the military for the protection of the territorial integrity of Nigeria and for maintaining peace in Borno.
Tar stated: “We are here to fulfill the pledge made by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. You may recall that the Governor was here on a Sallah day for an event, during which he expressed the commitment of the Borno State Government to the welfare of our troops and pledged a donation of N10 million to wounded soldiers,” Prof Tar said.
Receiving the donation, Malla expressed appreciation to Zulum for the gesture.
He said, “Let me on behalf of the Theater Commander welcome you to 7 Division and also express our appreciation to His Excellency for always supporting the military.”