By Olukayode Michael, Maiduguri
The
governor-elect of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara on Wednesday said the
priority of his administration would be to address the root cause of Boko Haram
insurgency.
He said it is only by doing this that the decade old crisis would be finally
put to rest.
Umara made the promise after he received his certificate of return in Maiduguri
from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The governor-elected who received the certificate of return with the deputy
governor-elect, Usman Kadafur and 28 newly elected members of Borno State House
of Assembly, said he would accord priority to the Rehabilitation,
Reconstruction and Resettlement (RRR) programmes to fast track restoration of
peace and resettlement of displaced communities.
He said his administration would initiate sound programmes to address the root
cause of Boko Haram insurgency, providing job opportunities to the teeming
unemployed youth, promote discipline and social rehabilitation.
He called on the support of the elected members of National and State House of
Assembly, to enable him put up effective leadership and move the state forward.
Presenting the certificate of return to the newly elected persons, AVM Ahmed
Mu’azu (Rtd), the INEC Federal Commissioner in charge of Borno, Adamawa and
Taraba, assisted by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mohammed Magaji, said
the presentation of certificate of return to elected political office holders
was mandatory on the commission in line with section 75 of the Electoral Act.
Mu’azu called on the governor-elect and other elected representatives to
deliver their campaign promises to the electorate and work for the development
of the state and country at large.
Mu’azu also commended election workers, security agencies, political parties,
observe groups and other stakeholders over the peaceful conduct of the
election.In his remarks,
the representative of the AGF, the Deputy Director Public Prosecution, Ministry
of Justice, Mr Nadi Barkun, while noting that terrorism is one of the worst
armed conflicts Nigeria had encountered after the Civil War, commended the NAF
for showing exceptional commitment and professionalism in the protection of
Nigeria’s territorial integrity. The second and third days of the 2019 NAF LOAC
Retreat are to feature brainstorming sessions and interactions between NAF
legal officers and the leadership of the Directorate of Legal Services.