BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, NOVEMBER 13, 2026/ 09:19PM
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has pledged operational logistics and sustained welfare support to troops securing the strategic Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala highway.
The Borno State Governor made the pledge on Friday during a visit to troops of the 24 Task Force Brigade in Dikwa, where he met with the Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Aminu Gumel.
He said the support was aimed at securing the corridor and reopening it fully for trade and safe travel, to revive economic life in communities recovering from years of insurgency.
'My visit is primarily aimed at exploring measures to strengthen security along the strategic economic corridor, which connects Maiduguri to several communities in eastern Borno and serves as a vital route for trade, transportation and cross-border commercial activities,' Gov. Zulum said.
The highway links communities along the corridor to markets and facilitates the movement of agricultural produce, essential commodities and other goods.
The governor said once the route is fully secured, residents will be able to travel safely, trade freely and rebuild their livelihoods.
In a morale-boosting gesture, the governor addressed troops preparing for deployment to Maiwa and Koshebe villages and announced N50,000 support to each soldier heading to the two communities.
Gov. Zulum’s administration has consistently supported military operations with logistics and welfare assistance as part of efforts to improve security and help displaced residents return to their communities.