A solemn and reassuring statewide broadcast, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, struck a powerful chord of unity, resilience, and faith as he called on citizens to remain steadfast amid emerging security concerns across the state and beyond.
Speaking directly to the people “as a fellow citizen,” Governor Zulum acknowledged the shared anxieties borne out of 15 years of insurgency that thrust Borno into global headlines and displaced millions across all 27 local government areas. He reminded citizens that the darkest days were overcome not by division, but by a united front that rallied behind the armed forces and local security formations to push back the Boko Haram menace.
According to the Governor, the hard-won peace has yielded tangible dividends, including a promising harvest season that is expected to sustain farmers for up to two years. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening agricultural productivity by providing farming inputs and agro-chemicals in support of year-round cultivation and long-term food sufficiency.
But while stability has largely returned, Zulum warned of “unfolding situations” in the state, the nation, and even globally, describing them as deeply concerning.
He commended the people of Borno for their unshakable resilience—demonstrated through prayers, fasting, and unwavering support for troops, Civilian JTF, hunters, and vigilantes who defend communities at tremendous personal risk.
Reaffirming the state’s reliance on both strategic action and spiritual devotion, the Governor declared Monday, 24th November 2025, as a Statewide Day of Fasting and Prayer for lasting peace in Borno and Nigeria. He urged every resident, regardless of religious affiliation, to unite in supplication for divine protection, mercy, and the defeat of all forces working against peace.
“As a people of faith, our security strategies must be underpinned by prayer,” he said, calling on citizens to seek God’s shield against evildoers and saboteurs.
Governor Zulum also pledged continued investment in the welfare of security forces, support for community-based vigilance groups, and readiness to pursue dialogue where beneficial—without ever compromising the state’s integrity or the safety of its people.
He concluded with an emphatic message of hope and resolve: “Long live Borno State. Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
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