Borno resettle 1 million IDPs in over 20,000 newly constructed homes

Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has disclosed that his administration facilitated the resettlement of one million displaced persons affected by the insurgency crisis in the state in over 20,000 newly constructed homes across their ancestral communities.

Gov. Zulum disclosed this during the occasion of the presentation of the 2024 budget to the Borno State House of Assembly in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
According to him, the successful resettlement of the displaced persons and the closure of many IDP camps in the state is due to the improved peace in the state.
“The prevailing peace bestowed upon us by Allah in Borno has facilitated the resettlement of over one million fellow citizens previously dwelling in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps. “They now reside securely with dignity in more than 20,000 newly constructed and rehabilitated resettlement homes across their ancestral communities in various Local Government Areas of the state. “Additionally, we have reinstated civil authority, provided essential amenities, and established livelihoods for the returnees. “I am pleased to report to this Honourable House that the security situation in the state has greatly improved and will continue to improve,” Gov. Zulum explained