EID-EL-KABIR: ZULUM FELICITATES MUSLIMS, PLEDGES GREATER SACRIFICES FOR LASTING PEACE.

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to achieving lasting peace and security in the state. 

In his Eid-el-Adha message, Governor Zulum pledged to make greater sacrifices in support of military operations and humanitarian interventions aimed at stabilizing resettled communities affected by insurgency.

The governor, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Dauda Iliya, congratulated Muslims on the occasion and urged them to embody the virtues of patience, charity, and obedience to Almighty Allah, while calling on all citizens to pray for the safety and success of Nigerian troops and other security forces involved in counter-insurgency efforts.

Highlighting his recent visits to conflict-affected communities, where he assessed resettlement of resettlement needs and coordination of security reinforcements, he reiterated his government's commitment to working closely with the Federal Government and security stakeholders to consolidate gains made in restoring civil authority in liberated areas.

The governor also extended his well wishes to pilgrims from Borno performing Hajj and urged them to pray for peace and progress in Borno and Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of prayer in achieving success, assuring that his administration would not relent until total peace is restored across every part of the state.

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