Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has attended the 2025 Multinational Joint Task (MNJT) Operation Desert Sanity 2 Medal Parade held in Njemena, Chad Republic.
The governor announced the donation of N300 million to support the families of soldiers who lost their lives in the fight battle against Boko Haram insurgents.
He made the announcement on Wednesday while speaking to journalists after attending the parade.
According to a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Dauda Iliya, the donation would be disbursed through a nongovernmental organization (NGO).
The NGO, Tribute to Our Troops Charity Foundation, was established to support and honour fallen heroes as well as celebrate serving men and women who fight endlessly to keep Nigeria safe.
“The Chief of Defence Staff has set up a foundation that will look into the welfare of the families of the deceased soldiers and those who were wounded in action.
“There is nothing we can do better than this; they sacrificed their lives to pay the supreme price. We shall continue to support them. I am happy that this kind of foundation has been set up. If there is any one state in Nigeria that should key in to support this foundation, it is Borno,” the governor explained.
While urging the military to intensify efforts towards eliminating the remnants of the terrorists around the Lake Chad region, he reiterated that despite the ongoing challenges, the insurgency in the Northeast region had “drastically reduced.”
Zulum also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to fighting insecurity in the country.
“Let me commend the President, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, for the leadership he has provided, motivating the troops and giving the direction needed to provide lasting peace in Nigeria,” he said.
The MNJTF medal parade, first hosted in 2017, honours troops who made supreme sacrifices and appreciates the commitment of soldiers and commanders fighting Boko Haram insurgents in countries around the Lake Chad Basin.
It is attended by military officers and officials of governments from member state countries.
