Governor Babagama Umara Zulum of Borno state has inaugurated three important committees in reconstruction and resettlement of IDPs from Bama LGA from the state capital Maiduguri and Cameroon Republic, farmers and Herders clashes as well as street lights installation and maintenance yesterday at the Council Chamber of the Government House Maiduguri.
The Committee on Reconstruction and Resettlement of Bama Local Government Area Phase ll internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) which is to be chaired by the Hon. Commissioner of Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe.
Its terms of reference include to
The Committee on Farmers and Herders Conflict is to be chaired by Hon. Tijjani Goni Modu, the Senior Special Adviser on Animal and Fisheries with the term reference to investigate the root cause of conflict between farmers and herders in the state,.
The governor also stressed the importance of the committee, which is to investigate the root cause of conflict between herders and farmers while some of the terms of reference of the committee include to investigate and identify the remote causes of the incessant conflict between farmers and herders in the state.
And to also identify areas that are affected as well as prone to conflict between farmers and herders in the state. to engage all stakeholders and sensitize them on the need for peaceful co-existence through mediation and reconciliation of their grievances and report to the state government issues, problems and recommendations for Peace.
The Committee on Installation and Maintenance of Street Lights in the State is to be chaired by the Hon. Commissioner of Ministry of Budget and Planning , Engr. Dr. Babagana Mustapha Malumbe.
Its terms of reference include to ensure proper and regular installation, function and maintenance of Street lights in the state capital Maiduguri and other LGAs by supervision and coordination of the facilities aming others.
According to him, the committee is to ensure the installation and maintenance of street lights across the state .
In his inauguration speech, Zulum said that the inauguration of the Bama reconstruction committee was prompted by the relative peace in the area, which prompted the resettlement of IDPs, adding that, Bama was chosen because of the repatriation of refugees in the Republic of Cameroon and other places needed to be resettled.
He however called on all the committee members to work assiduously in executing their assignments.
On behalf of the Chairmen and the Committee members, Hon. Commissioner of Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe thanked the governor for finding them worthy to serve in the committees and to carry out the assignments while assuring that they will deliver their assignments diligently and effectively to meet the desired goals of the state government.