The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, recently announced plans to prioritize the resettlement of displaced individuals from Koshebe, a community in Mafa Local Government that was ravaged by Boko Haram insurgents over two years ago.
Zulum emphasized the importance of resettling these people to harness the vast agricultural potential of the area for food sufficiency.
While we are resettling them, we would support them to cultivate their farmlands. This place was providing farming opportunities to thousands of people, not just those from Maiduguri or Borno but people from far places like Sokoto, Kano among others.”
He highlighted the significant agricultural land available, spanning thousands of hectares, and stressed the importance of restoring farming opportunities for the local population, as well as for people from other regions like Sokoto and Kano.
Governor Zulum reiterated his administration’s commitment to partnering with the federal government to cultivate the extensive farmlands around Koshebe and neighboring communities.
He mentioned collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to support farmers with necessary tools and implements, aligning with President Tinubu’s food security initiative.
Zulum also expressed appreciation for President Tinubu’s support and emphasized the potential impact of ongoing road projects, particularly one being executed by the North East Development Commission (NEDC), which will connect Koshebe, Ngowom, and Maiduguri.
This road infrastructure is expected to enhance agricultural activities and facilitate the transportation of farm produce, further contributing to food security efforts in the region.
