Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, oversaw the disbursement of N225 million in cash and essential food items to over 70,000 vulnerable families in Bama Local Government Area.
During his visit to Bama, Zulum spent two nights coordinating humanitarian efforts and collaborating with security forces to enhance community and people's security.
On Sunday, more than 45,000 females received N5000 in cash along with a wrapper each, while on Monday, around 25,000 male heads of households received food supplies.
Each male beneficiary was provided with one bag of rice and one bag of maize grain.
Highlighting the importance of aiding communities affected by insurgents, Zulum emphasized the need to prioritize distributing food and cash to prevent people from being recruited by insurgent groups.
"In continuation of our efforts to provide assistance to the less privileged, we are here in Bama town of Bama Local Government Area. This LGA is one of those severely affected by Boko Haram violence, and access to agriculture and livelihood is still limited," Zulum stated.
Accompanying the governor were Engr. Bukar Talba, Chairman of the Borno palliative distribution committee, Dr. Zainab Gimba, the house of representatives member for Bama, Ngala, and Kala-Balge, along with other senior government officials.