Borno gov, stakeholders brainstorm to mitigate rising price of commodities

Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has engaged with business stakeholders in Borno to mitigate the rising price of commodities.

Zulum revealed this in Maiduguri on Friday in a press statement tagged “statewide broadcast.”.

Zulum noted that he is deeply troubled by the recent hardships faced by the people of Borno State, particularly the high cost of food items, saying, ” I understand the burden that this places on families and individuals.

According to him, the state is taking decisive steps to alleviate the suffering of the people.

“Our government is focusing on reviving agriculture in the state, intending to increase food production and reduce our reliance on food palliatives.

“We are investing in modern farming techniques, providing support to local farmers, and creating incentives for agricultural innovation.

“By doing so, we hope to not only lower the cost of food items but also to create sustainable livelihoods for our people.

“It is for this reason that I have extensively engaged with stakeholders, particularly those in the business of essential commodities that include all forms of grains and building materials.

“We have taken far-reaching decisions to mitigate the rising cost of essential goods.

“In addition to our efforts in agriculture, we are also working on increasing the distribution of palliatives, especially for residents in MMC and Jere.

“As your governor, I want to assure you that we will continue to improve healthcare service delivery, education, and water supply.

“It is with great concern that I address the recent planting of mines on major roads by some miscreants. These cowardly acts have not only threatened the safety of our citizens but have also hindered the movement of goods and services essential for our state’s development.

“I want to assure you that we are working tirelessly with security forces to rid our roads of these deadly devices and to ensure the safety of all those who travel within our state.

“I believe there are forces behind sabotaging the gains recorded so far. However, we are working to ensure the perpetrators are fished out and dealt with accordingly.”

 

 

 

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