By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the release of 10 million naira as relief package to soldiers wounded during battles in Borno.
The relief package was a fulfillment of pledge by Governor Zulum two months ago at a Sallah launch organised by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja.
Borno State Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman A Tar assisted by the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Barrister Mustapha Ali Busuguma delivered the Governor’s gift to the GOC 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Peter Malla at the 7 Div headquarters in Maiduguri on Saturday, August 19? 2023.
“We are here to fulfil 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 N10m to wounded soldiers. This morning he dispatch us to come and deliver the gift.” Prof. Tar said.
The Governor also expressed commitment 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.
Receiving the donation, the GOC 7 Division, Major General Peter Malla expressed appreciation to Governor Zulum for the gesture.
“Let me on behalf of Theater Commander welcome you to 7 Division and want also express our appreciation to His Excellency for always supporting the military,” Major General Malla said.
The GOC gave the assurance of sustaining the relative peace enjoyed in Borno by eliminating remnants of insurgents who insist on fighting.
Orders remodeling of Maiduguri’s Specialist Hospital, doctors’ houses
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum has directed the remodeling of the State’s Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri, with new structures to be built.
Governor Zulum during an assessment visit to the hospital.
Zulum also ordered rehabilitation of ‘Buba Marwa House’ which serves as an accommodation for medical doctors working with Specialist Hospital.
The Governor gave both directives on Saturday afternoon during an assessment visit to the hospital.
“We have examined the capacity of the hospital, and we will soon embark on erecting more structures and make certain adjustments in such a way that doctors and other health allied staff will have offices in the premises.” Zulum said.
The Governor also announced that medical equipment will be procured and more medical staff, including doctors and nurses, will be recruited.
“Borno State Government will procure medical equipments that are currently not available at the hospital. We will recruit more doctors and nurses and ensure wash facilities are provided.” Zulum said.
He noted that “all these efforts are geared towards re-positioning the health care system in Borno State”.
Governor Zulum was accompanied to the assessment by Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, and some top Government officials.
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