Villagers prefer better security in the area to enable them harvest their rice.
The delegation, which includes the national security adviser, delivered its message on behalf of the government and the nation.
The presidential spokesman was a subject of biting criticism after appearing to blame 110 farmers killed by Boko Haram.
The Buhari administration appeared determined to deflect responsibility for the weekend carnage that left 110 villagers killed.
The weekend raids occurred as terrorists slaughtered 110 rice farmers in a community near Maiduguri, the Borno capital.
The figure nearly tripled the 43 farmers that were initially reported killed by the insurgents on Saturday.
Mr. Zulum, during his visit, was told that the death toll was yet to be fully ascertained.
The president condemns the murder of 43 farmers by Boko Haram insurgents, charging armed forces to do more to protect civilians.
The bodies of the farmers have been evacuated to a community near Maiduguri, a report said.
The aggrieved governors urged the Northeast caucus of both arms of the federal parliament to ensure equity and fairness.
