NEDC has played a key role in lake Chad – Zulum

Northeast Development Commission NEDC has supported Borno State government in boosting agriculture, security and economic activities on the shores of the Lake Chad region in Borno State. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum stated this when the Minister of Regional Development, Engr Abubakar Momoh, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Maiduguri. Zulum, represented by his […]

Northeast Development Commission NEDC has supported Borno State government in boosting agriculture, security and economic activities on the shores of the Lake Chad region in Borno State.

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum stated this when the Minister of Regional Development, Engr Abubakar Momoh, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Maiduguri.

Zulum, represented by his deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur, said the commission had played the role of providing heavy duty machines to clear the waterways and restore economic activities in the areas.

Lake Chad has been the lifeblood of Borno and the entire sub-region for centuries, which provides a source of livelihood for millions in fishing, agriculture, trade, and transportation.

“The NEDC made provision of the swamp buggies dredgers, we kicked started the clearance operation at the lake Chad alongside officials from Chad republic.

“I believe, that platform provided to the Nigerian Navy will go a long way in expanding the waterways, and a lot of resources have been channelled by the commission to enhance economic activities in the area,” he said.

Zulum revealed that the commission has always been supportive to the state in covering the developmental and infrastructural deficit cause by the boko haram crisis.

“Borno as the epicenter of Boko Haram insurgency, the NEDC has made a lot of provisions in terms of infrastructure to support the effort of Borno State government in our recovery and development process.

“I want to use this opportunity to express our appreciation for the commission’s intervention, we have been always knocking on their doors and they respond quickly to the need of the people of Borno State,” he said.

Zulum also commended the NEDC for providing food and starter pack support to thousands of surrendered Boko Haram insurgents, who were camped and trained on various skills to be useful to themselves and the society.

“You also supported security agencies in the state with operational vehicles to combat criminal activity within metrolpolis and on the highways.

“Borno State under the leadership of governor Babagana Umara Zulum have been working with lots of organizations but I want single our the NEDC and thank them for doing so much to our people.

“There is on any sector in terms of development, be it health, education that you will visit and will not see the impact of the commission. They are just like the defunct PTF. Wherever you go, you will see their intervention,” he added.