February 16, (THEWILL) – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has urged residents of the state to fast and offer special prayers on Monday for divine intervention over the current hardship caused by inflation.
The Governor, in his broadcast to the people of the state in Maiduguri on Friday, said he is deeply troubled by the recent hardship faced by the people, particularly the high cost of food items in the country.
Zulum said he has engaged with business stakeholders in Borno State to mitigate the rising price of commodities to bring succour to the people.
“I understand the burden that this places on families and individuals,” he said, adding that the state is taking decisive steps to alleviate the suffering of the people.
“Our government is focusing on reviving agriculture in the state, intending to increase food production and reduce our reliance on food palliatives.
“We are investing in modern farming techniques, providing support to local farmers, and creating incentives for agricultural innovation.
“By doing so, we hope to not only lower the cost of food items but also to create sustainable livelihoods for our people.
“It is for this reason that I have extensively engaged with stakeholders, particularly those in the business of essential commodities that include all forms of grains and building materials
“I want to assure you that we are working tirelessly with security forces to rid our roads of these deadly devices and to ensure the safety of all those who travel within our state.
“I believe there are forces behind sabotaging the gains recorded so far. However, we are working to ensure the perpetrators are fished out and dealt with accordingly.”
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I am Ladi Dapson, a general writer with thewill. I cover Borno and Yobe states respectively.
I based Maiduguri, Borno State Capital.
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