Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has approved one month’s salary bonus for thousands of volunteers fighting Boko Haram. The groups include the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and hunters.
Zulum disclosed this on Monday when he hosted leaders of the different sectors of the volunteer and sanitation workers operating in Maiduguri Metropolis and Jere Local Government Area of the state.
The Governor included members of sanitation staff who are involved in cleaning up communities destroyed by insurgents before reconstruction as well as cleaners working in government establishments and agencies.
He said the gesture was to show gratitude to the volunteers for their gallantry and sacrifices in complementing the efforts of the military and other armed forces in the fight against insurgents.
“You all, our gallant volunteers, have been working assiduously to secure Borno State. Even though you are in the thousands, there is no amount of support that is too much considering the sacrifices you make.
“On behalf of the entire people of Borno State, I convey our deepest appreciation to you. We are eternally grateful for all the sacrifices you have been making.
“As early as 6:00 a.m., many of you are on our streets sweeping.
