Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, has announced in Maiduguri, the government’s allocation of 259 houses, and the release of N110m to the Nigerian Police Force in the state.
Zulum announced the allocation at the commissioning of Borno’s branch of the Nigerian Police Force Microfinance Bank, (NPFM Bank).
The Microfinance bank is designed to provide financial services, to aid small and medium enterprises, for police families, their affiliates and civilians in Borno State.
The Bank’s unveiling in Maiduguri was attended by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba Alkali.
Before the unveiling, Zulum explained that the allocation of over 259 houses to the police was meant to compensate the state command, for the government’s use of some portions of land belonging to the police, for the development of some infrastructure in the state capital.
Of the N110 million, the governor said that N55m is Borno’s contribution as a share deposit, aimed at enhancing the bank’s operations at the starting stage.
The rest amount of N55m, Zulum further explained, is to be used in supporting the families of police personnel in two ways.
N25 million to be shared among the families of police personnel who died in active service.
He ordered that the money be deposited in an account dedicated to the educational needs of children left behind by the fallen police personnel.
The balance of N30 million, the governor said, will be deposited into a credit services account, to support policewomen, serving across Borno State.
Zulum commended IGP Alkali for unveiling Borno’s branch of the bank, which indicated the IGP’s prioritization of police welfare.
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, described Governor Zulum’s support to the Nigerian Police Force as enormous.
“Your Excellency, we want to thank you for the logistics the state command is getting to function effectively in crime prevention and control. I am aware that Borno is the only state that got six armoured personnel carriers and handed them over to the police in Borno State. We want to sincerely thank you for coming to our assistance, in terms of providing welfare and working tools”, the IGP said.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
