By:Abdullahi Inuwa
Amid cheers and waving crowds at the stadium in Damaturu, Mai Mala Buni, Governor of Yobe State, delivered a powerful message of renewal, declaring that a state once ranked among the worst-hit by Boko Haram has now achieved relative peace and is firmly on the path of transformation.
Addressing journalists shortly after his arrival, Governor Buni recalled that the very area where they stood was once under the control of terrorists—a stark reminder of Yobe’s painful past. Today, he said, the story has changed.
According to the Governor, Yobe’s recovery did not happen by chance but through a deliberate, comprehensive and multi-sectoral strategy adopted after more than a decade of insurgency.
“The recovery must be approached through a comprehensive, multisectoral strategy. That is why we have given attention to all sectors of development,” he explained.
Governor Buni expressed appreciation to members of the media for participating in the tour, noting that it gave journalists the opportunity to witness firsthand the return of peace and the administration’s “modest but meaningful achievements” across the state.
He stressed that his government remains committed to accountability and impact, ensuring value for money in every intervention while steadily upgrading communities long battered by conflict.
“Today, you can see the transformation—peace has returned, and we are steadily upgrading and developing our communities, restoring hope to our people,” the Governor concluded.
As applause echoed through the stadium, the moment symbolised more than a speech—it marked Yobe’s ongoing journey from fear to faith, and from ruins to renewal.
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