Ndume praises Tinubu and Zulum for helping displaced Borno residents return home
Ali Ndume, a former Senate Leader, has commended President Bola Tinubu and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for their efforts in relocating Nigerians displaced by insurgency. Thousands of Borno indigenes who fled to Cameroon are now being repatriated and resettled. The process involves collaboration between the Federal Government, Borno State, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Ndume highlighted the restoration of hope and basic amenities, such as electricity, to communities affected by over a decade of conflict.
Key takeaways
- Ali Ndume praised both the Federal Government and Borno State for sustaining the resettlement programme for displaced persons.
- The tripartite agreement between Nigeria, Borno State, Cameroon, and the UNHCR enabled the safe return of refugees from the Minawao camp in Cameroon.
- Ndume specifically commended the resettlement of people from Wala Village and the restoration of electricity in Gwoza Local Government Area.
- Governor Zulum was acknowledged for fulfilling his promise to restore power, which had been absent for over ten years due to insurgency.
- The framework ensures the voluntary, safe, and dignified return of Nigerians to their ancestral homes in Borno State.
