In a bid to improve the quality of livelihood in Borno State, French Ambassador to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Bultmann, said her country has planned to partner with Borno in the area of settling internally displaced persons, (IDPs) development of agriculture, education, among others.
Amb. Bultmann stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum at the Borno State Liaison office in Abuja, Nigeria.
She noted that her country will collaborate with the Government of Prof. Zulum, on Agriculture to boost the means of livelihoods, particularly for the returning IDPs into the state.
Bultmann, assured the Governor that the French Government will support Borno’s resettlement plan, stressing that living in IDP camps does not give a good life to the displaced persons.
Reacting to the courtesy visit, Governor Zulum appreciated the Ambassador for all the efforts they have been putting to bring lasting peace to Borno, expressed that the government will continue to partner with any agency that are pro-people.
Speaking further on the closure of IDP camps, Zulum said it was in response to the people’s yearning to return to their ancestral homes and pick up the pieces of their lives.
Zulum however pointed out that while the State recognizes and appreciates the works of NGOs and other partners in Borno, the State should take a leading role in determining affairs that are of the utmost necessity for her people and the image of his Government at large.
