Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has donated N300 million as a succor to the families of soldiers who were killed by Boko Haram insurgents.
Zulum announced the donation in Njemena, Chad Republic, during the 2025 MNJT Operation Desert Sanity 2 Medal Parade, on Wednesday.
He said the Tribute to Our Troops Charity Foundation will be responsible for sharing the donation.
He said “the Chief of Defence Staff has set up a foundation that will look into the welfare of the families of the deceased soldiers and those who were wounded in action.
“There is nothing we can do better than this; they sacrificed their lives to pay the supreme price. We shall continue to support them. I am happy that this kind of foundation has been set up. If there is any one state in Nigeria that should key in to support this foundation, it is Borno,” he said.
He said the terrorism in the North East had drastically reduced despite the challenges being encountered currently, and pleaded with the soldiers to intensify efforts towards eliminating the remnants of the Boko Haram elements across the Lake Chad region.
Zulum praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to fighting insecurity in the North East and other parts of the country.
He said “Let me commend the President, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, for the leadership he has provided, motivating the troops and giving the direction needed to provide lasting peace in Nigeria,” the governor said.
The MNJTF medal parade holds annually since 2017 to honour soldiers killed and wounded fighting Boko Haram insurgents in countries around the Lake Chad Basin.
