Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has revealed that his administration has spent about N100 billion this year to improve the security in the state.
He disclosed this on Thursday during his visit to the Emir of Uba, Ali Ibn Mamza, at his palace in Uba town, Askira/Uba Local Government Area, in the southern part of the state.
He told the monarch that he has come to assess the security situation in Askira/Uba, saying persistent insecurity had forced contractors to abandon road constructions in the area.
He said “security is important; without it, there would be no peace. I have plans to construct roads, but the problem is no contractor will want to come down and work here. That’s why I am establishing a quarry site in Gwoza and purchasing 100 trucks so that our road maintenance agency can construct roads.
“In this year, what I spent on security is about N100bn. If there is peace, why wouldn’t I use it to do some developmental projects? We have many plans for education, health and more. The truth is that we are spending a lot on security and putting structures on the ground.”
He told the people that he would begin road construction in the near future, along with the establishment of higher education institutions, computer centres and more.
Responding, the Emir of Uba, Ali Ibn Mamza, said Governor Zulum’s administration had done well in the face of insecurity facing the state.
He said “you’ve done a lot for us with many projects. If not for you, we would be suffering. We will continue to pray for lasting peace in Borno and the entire country,” he assured.
