Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has commenced the distribution of at least 100 trucks of food items donated to Ngala Local Government Area by President Bola Tinubu.

The distribution took place on Monday at designated centres for residents of Gamboru, Ngala, and other communities, where food supplies were cut off in the last four months due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

The grains, which include maize, sorghum and millet, have been distributed to households with priority given to the most vulnerable.

Mr Zulum, in his remarks at the flag-off, explained that the choice of Ngala was to restore food supply to the community after being cut off for four months.

He said, “This morning, we flagged off the distribution of 100 trucks of assorted grain to communities in Ngala Local Government.

“This town was completely cut off from the rest of the country for about four months due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

“The movement of food items to Ngala has been cut off. This informed our visit today to provide relief to cushion the hardships faced by the people.”

The governor commended Mr Tinubu and all relevant federal government agencies for supporting the state government in ensuring food sufficiency.

“All of the food items we shared today were donated to us by President Tinubu.

“The President has given us 100 trucks of assorted grains, including maize, millet and sorghum. In addition, the federal government has provided 100 trucks of rice for the victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster,” Mr Zulum said.

He explained that his administration was gradually discontinuing the distribution of food items and supporting residents through the establishment of irrigation activities in resettled communities.

“The state government has put in place medium and longer-term sustainable solutions that will ensure people cultivate their lands all year round.

“We are establishing many irrigation structures, particularly in Ngala local government,” he said.

(NAN)