Resettlement: Zulum asks committees to bring back civil
authorities in 6 towns of Marte, Gwoza
...Don’t might IDPs, don’t be rushed, Governor warns
Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday
inaugurated two committees to complete ongoing renovation works and facilitate
the full restoration of civil authority comprising Policemen, Civilian JTF,
Local Government officials, and Magistrate courts in six towns located in Marte
and Gwoza Local Government Areas.
The two committees, which have security officials amongst members, are
to undertake relocation at Marte in northern Borno as well as Ngoshe, Kirawa,
Hambagda, Ashigashiya and Warabe in Gwoza LGA of southern Borno, but after all
safety measures and necessary public services are put in place.
The committee on Marte is chaired by Borno’s Commissioner for
Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RRR), Engr. Mustapha Gubio,
while Gwoza’s is chaired by Commissioner for Housing and Energy, Engr. Yuguda
Saleh Vungas. Members also include legislature of communities and humanitarian
actors.
“The committees are to continue with rehabilitation and reconstruction
work in Marte and Kirawa/Ngoshe, to undertake analgesic repairs of Marte and
Ngoshe/Kirawa roads in collaboration with the men of the Nigerian Army, to put
in place all requirements that will ensure safety of lives and properties of
returnees, to facilitate the organization of civil authorities on ground, to
identify IDPs willing to return home, and to address any other matter that is
incidental to the smooth return and safety of lives and properties of the
returnees.” Zulum said at the Government House, place of the inauguration.
The Governor explained that Borno’s resettlement drive is aimed at
helping citizens pick up the pieces of their lives and move on, after many
years of dislocation.
The Governor guaranteed that Government will help the returnees to engage
in agricultural and other economic activities that will make them self-sufficient
and be meaningful members of the State.
Zulum also decried the high level of poverty in Borno, particularly
within the IDPs, which he said the insurgents took advantage of, to employ a
lot of able bodied youths in the State.
... Don’t might anyone, don’t be rushed, Governor says
Governor Zulum said during the inauguration that he was very mindful of
the security situation in the State as such he tasked the committees to carry
out their duties without haste.
"We should not be in haste. We should not force anyone to return.
There is an increasing demand from the IDPs to return home, don't force anyone”
the Governor said.
Responding on behalf of both committees, Engr. Gubio, the RRR
Commissioner, assured they would all put in their best in discharging the
assignment.
Zulum praises Baga committee
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum has commended Baga committee for setting a
good precedent. He also highly praised the Nigerian Military for supporting the
resettlement drive.
The Governor directed the committee to liase with the Nigerian military
to see the possibilities of returning people to Mairari and Kareto.
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