Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday conveyed well wishes to President Muhammadu Buhari and called on citizens to show love for the country as Nigeria celebrates its 60th Independence Day.
Zulum, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Baba Sheik Haruna also thanked Nigerians who have shown empathy for the people of Borno in the midst of daunting challenges facing the state.
“As our dear country marks 60th Independence Day, it is my honour to extend well wishes to our dear President, Muhammadu Buhari, and to fellow Nigerians.
“It is also an obligation for me to, on behalf of government and the good people of Borno State to extend our profound gratitude to millions of fellow Nigerians in the north and south who have ceaselessly demonstrated empathy for Borno State as we go through a phase of security challenges which we shall overcome by the grace of Almighty God,” Zulum said.
The governor said he had have received and also observed outpour of genuine concern and prayers for ‘our’ collective safety in ongoing peace-building, recovery and resettlement efforts.
He said with the level of support being received, the optimism for peace and recovery has continually increased.
He said, “Our hope is as fresh as our trust and confidence in our gallant armed forces and volunteers who have shown great sacrifice and overriding commitment to our shared desire for a peaceful Borno, a peaceful northeast and a peaceful Nigeria.
We have the same trust and confidence in the leadership of our armed forces led by the Commander-in-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr. President has, without doubt, consistently given us listening ears with clear evidence of compassion for Borno and the genuine will to end Boko Haram crisis which is Nigeria’s most pressing problem.”
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