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For Quenching Gamboru Market Fire, Zulum Rewards 149 firemen with N14.9m

… Orders Recruitment of 38 Volunteer-firemen

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday paid a ‘thank you’ visit to headquarters of the Borno State Fire Service in Maiduguri.

The visit was in recognition of swift responses by firemen who quenched a major fire outbreak at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, preventing destruction from escalating to the magnitude witnessed two weeks ago at the Maiduguri Monday market.

Zulum told the firemen he was impressed with their gallantry and for that he approved the release of N14.9 million as grants to about 149 firemen operating under both the federal and state fire services.

“I am here purposely to convey my deep appreciation to all of you for the great work you have been doing. Yesterday (Saturday) we had another fire disaster at Gamboru market and I was informed of your efforts towards quenching the fire. This goes to show how committed you are and we want to once again extend our appreciation to you”, Zulum said.

The beneficiaries comprised of 60 firemen working with Borno State Government, 49 working with the Federal Fire Service, as well as 38 volunteer-fire fighters.

Zulum directed that each of the 149 fire men be given N100,000 and a bag of rice, as part of appreciation from Borno State Government.

… Orders Recruitment of 38 Volunteer-firemen

Meanwhile, Governor Zulum during his visit, directed the employment of 38 volunteer- firemen into the Borno State Fire Service as permanent staff.

The volunteers, 20 of them with the Maiduguri International Hotel and 18 with Borno State Fire Service were offering supportive services without
receiving salaries which permanent staff are entitled to.

The governor also directed the management of Borno State Fire Service to immediately send to his office all of their requirements that will ensure the optimal performance of firemen in prevention and responses to fire incidents.

Zulum Commissions Community Islamic School

His Excellency Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum commissions Salmanul Farisi Islamiya school. The school is a community based Islamic school is located at Kofa Biyu, Maiduguri.

Governor Zulum also donated the sum of 5 million Naira to the school.

His Excellency was accompanied by Commissioners, Aids and party faithfuls.

Zulum at Izge: Aids 4,000 residents; approves 6 patrol vehicles, road

… To resettle Yamtake, Bita, Modube

Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday travelled to Izge, a community in Gwoza Local Government located on the fringes of Sambisa forest in the southern part of Borno.

Zulum during the visit, supervised the sharing of thousands of wrappers and shaddas to over 4,000 female and male residents of Izge.

In addition to the social support, the governor directed the renovation and equipping of Izge Primary Health Centre, and the fencing of Primary and Secondary Schools in the community.

“We are here basically to support our brothers and sisters in Izge to provide humanitarian support and to examine the capability of the institutions in this town, especially the school, the hospital and other public structures”, Zulum said.

… Six patrol vehicles for Izge

The governor directed the release of six patrol vehicles to enhance security around Izge.

The vehicles include: three for the military and three for volunteers made up of civilian JTF, hunters and vigilantes who fight alongside the military.

… Road for Izge

Governor Zulum announced his approval for the construction of a road linking Izge to some towns.

“We want to construct the road from here (Izge) to Gwoza through Bita and from here (Izge) to our own side of Gulak (in Adamawa State) insha’Allah”, the Governor said.
.. To resettle Yamtake, Bita, Modube

Meanwhile, Governor Zulum during his Wednesday trip to Izge, announced a plan to resettle displaced residents of Yamtake, Bita and Modube communities in different parts of Gwoza Local Government Area.

Zulum however, explained that all relocations will not be compulsory as IDPs reserve rights not be resettled.

The governor was accompanied on the trip by the senator representing Southern Borno, Mohammed Ali Ndume, a member of House of Reps representing Gwoza, Chibok and Damboa, Ahmad Usman Jaha,

A ranar 4 ga watan March 2023 gwamna Zulum ya ziyararci Mohammed Goni Stadium, dake anguwar Bulumkuttu Abuja inda ake saka ran gwamnatin jihar Borno za ta kara yin kasuwa domin saukaka cinkosan da kasuwar Monday Market da gobara ta cinya.