Photos: Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima prepares ground for the return of IDPs to 3 LGA

Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima has Wednesday visited Konduga in preparation for the return of IDPs to the area which was under military occupation for almost two years following liberation from Boko Haram terrorists.

The governor who was in Konduga to inspect some ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation work in some public infrastructure and private houses instructed the Ministries of RRR to fast-track their work to enable the speedy return of the IDPs.

 

Areas visited by the governor includes schools, irrigation facilities, hospitals and clinics.

Earlier on, the Borno state Government announced on Tuesday that it planned to immediately relocate Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Konduga, Mafa and Dikwa local government areas taking refuge in Maiduguri back home.

Babagana Umara, the Commissioner for Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, stated this while meeting with Victor Ezugwu, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri.

Mr. Umara said the action followed the directives of Gov. Kashim Shettima after the attainment of peace in the areas which were hitherto under the control of the Boko Haram terrorists.

"Gov. Kashim Shettima has ordered the immediate relocation of the IDPs from Konduga, Mafa and Dikwa local government areas from Maiduguri to their respective areas." Mr. Umara said.