Economic Hardship: Gov. Zulum Declares One-Day Fasting, Prayer Session Over Inflation, Hardship, Insecurity

By Abubakar Suleman

The Borno State Government has declared a one-day fasting for residents to seek the face of God to intervene in the country’s rising cost of food items and the spate of insecurity in Nigeria.

Governor Babagana Zulum disclosed this on Friday, noting that the state government would be investing in modern farming techniques, providing support to local farmers, and creating incentives for agricultural innovation.

Gov. Zulum lamented the increasing spate in insecurity the across the state. While he expressed the belief that there are forces behind urgly scenario. According to him, ” there are plans to sabotage the gains recorded so far on security,he said.

“I speak to you today with a heavy heart, but also with a determination to address the challenges that have befallen our beloved state.

“I am deeply troubled by the recent hardships faced by our citizens, particularly the high cost of food items. I understand the burden that this places on families and individuals.

“I want to assure you that we are taking decisive steps to alleviate this issue. Our government is focusing on reviving agriculture in the state, intending to increase food production and reduce our reliance on food palliative.

“By doing so, we hope to not only lower the cost of food items but also to create sustainable livelihoods for our people, ” he believed.

“We have taken far-reaching decisions to mitigate the rising cost of the essential goods. In addition to our efforts in agriculture,” the governor said.

The fasting and prayers is scheduled for Monday, February 19.