Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of food items to over 100,000 households in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere local government area of the State.
The distribution exercise was aimed at mitigating the hardship triggered by the rising costs of food items and other essential commodities.
Zulum performed the symbolic presentation of the palliatives on Wednesday at the Maiduguri Sports Centre, the venue of the distribution exercise.
Each of the 100,000 households received one bag of 25kg rice and another bag of 25kg maize.
Speaking to journalists after flagging off the food distribution, Governor Zulum emphasised the need for continued support to the people with a view to tackling the hardship in the land.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of the people, especially those facing extreme hardship as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency.

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