Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged increased support for security operations along the Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala highway to guarantee safe movement, revive commercial activities and restore livelihoods in communities recovering from years of insurgency.
Zulum gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to the headquarters of the 24 Task Force Brigade in Dikwa Local Government Area, where he met with the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Aminu Gumel.
The governor said the visit was aimed at identifying measures to strengthen security along the strategic economic corridor linking Maiduguri with several communities in eastern Borno.
He described the highway as a critical route for trade, transportation and cross-border commercial activities, noting that improved security would facilitate the movement of agricultural produce, essential commodities and other goods.
According to him, securing the corridor would enable residents to travel safely, resume commercial activities and rebuild their livelihoods after years of insurgency.
During the visit, Zulum also addressed troops preparing for deployment to Maiwa and Koshebe communities, pledging operational logistics and sustained welfare support to enhance their effectiveness.
As part of the intervention, the governor announced a financial support of N50,000 for each soldier preparing for deployment to the two communities.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting military operations through the provision of logistics and welfare assistance, stressing that improved security remained essential to the safe return of displaced residents and the restoration of normal economic activities.
Zulum was accompanied by the member representing Monguno/Nganzai/Marte Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Engr. Bukar Talba; member representing Dikwa Constituency in the Borno State House of Assembly, Mohammed Zakariya; Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar; Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele; and other senior government officials.
The renewed intervention underscores the Borno State Government’s efforts to strengthen military operations, reopen strategic economic routes and accelerate recovery in communities affected by insurgency.
