Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has launched a wide-ranging empowerment program initiated by Sen. Mohammed Tahir Monguno, representing Borno North Senatorial District, in Monguno town on Thursday.
The initiative saw the distribution of 10 Lexus GX 470 SUVs to All Progressives Congress (APC) local government chairmen and stakeholders, alongside 12 mini pickup trucks (Hijet) provided to youths in the area to promote economic activities.
Speaking at the event, Zulum commended the senator’s efforts in addressing the region’s economic challenges. “This empowerment program will significantly alleviate the economic hardships faced by people in northern Borno and beyond,” he said.
In addition, Zulum also inaugurated another empowerment initiative organized by Monguno in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Federal College of Horticulture, Gombe. The initiative trained 400 constituents on modern farming techniques and provided each participant with ₦100,000 as a starter package, amounting to a total of ₦40 million disbursed.
Sen. Monguno, who is the Chief Whip of the 10th Senate and Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, highlighted the aim of the program. “My series of empowerment programs are designed to bring relief to our people and complement the efforts of our people-oriented governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum,” he said.
The empowerment programs are part of efforts to revitalize economic activities in the northern Borno senatorial district, particularly in areas impacted by insurgency.
The event was attended by government officials, traditional rulers, and community leaders, who applauded the partnership between the senator and the governor in improving the livelihoods of constituents.
