By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has released 80 buses and pick-up vans to transport farmers from their communities to farmlands at no cost.
Zulum, while speaking to the farmers on Tuesday said that the effort was aimed at cushioning the effect of fuel subsidy on the cost of transportation.
“We are here purposely to support the farmers, you can see thousands of them have gathered and their numbers can reach up to 100,000. Due to the removal of fuel subsidies which although has a long-term benefit, the cost of transportation has increased. Therefore, Borno State Government has decided to provide 50 buses (and 30 pick-up vans) to convey farmers to their farmlands this rainy season”, Zulum said.
Zulum advised the farmers to cooperate with security agencies deployed to roads to protect citizens including farmers who go to the outskirts to access their farmlands.
“I want to urge you (farmers) to give maximum support and cooperation to the Nigerian Military. They (soldiers) are here to protect you,” Zulum said.
The governor equally commended the military for their efforts in protecting Borno residents which is now enabling farming activities across the state.
