In response to the increased transport fares caused by the removal of fuel subsidy, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has acted.
Governor Zulum has released 80 buses and pick-up vans to transport farmers from their communities to farmlands at no cost.
The fleet includes 50 luxurious buses from the Borno Express Corporation and 30 hired pick-up vans provided by the state government.
“We are here purposely to support the farmers, you can see thousands of them have gathered and their numbers are up to 100,000. Due to the removal of fuel subsidies which although has a long-term benefit, the cost of transportation has increased. Therefore, Borno State Government has decided to provide 50 buses (and 30 pick-up vans) to convey farmers to their farmlands this rainy season.” Zulum Said.
The Governor also urge the farmers to give maximum support and cooperation to the Nigerian Military who are deployed for safety to enable them carry out their farming activities in the state effortlessly.