Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has launched the distribution of approximately 100 truckloads of food items donated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to residents of Ngala Local Government Area.
The distribution, which took place at designated centers for the communities of Gamboru, Ngala, and surrounding areas, comes after food supplies were cut off for the past four months due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
The food items, which include maize, sorghum, and millet, are being distributed to households, with priority given to the most vulnerable members of the community. Speaking to journalists after the distribution was flagged off, Governor Zulum explained the choice of Ngala as the starting point for the relief effort. He said, “This morning, we flagged off the distribution of 100 trucks of assorted grains to communities in Ngala Local Government. This town was completely cut off from the rest of the country for about four months due to heavy rainfall and flooding, which disrupted food supply chains.”
Zulum expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and federal government agencies for their timely support. “All of the food items we distributed today were donated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President provided us with 100 trucks of assorted grains, including maize, millet, and sorghum. Additionally, the federal government has provided 100 trucks of rice for victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster,” he said.
Governor Zulum also took the opportunity to commend the federal government for its continued assistance during this critical time, stating, “I want to thank the federal government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for their support in this time of need.”
However, Zulum noted that his administration is gradually transitioning from emergency food aid to more sustainable solutions, including the establishment of irrigation projects in resettled communities to support long-term food security.
