Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has re-opened the Gamboru Cattle Market after 6 years of closure due to insurgency that has ravaged the state.
Zulum, during the reopening ceremony implored cattle marketers and stakeholders to shun any tendency capable of rekindling insecurity in the international market.
He, however, charged the cattle business owners and the community to cooperate with security agencies and abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the law of the land.
The Governor also assured that the construction of the Maiduguri/Gamboru Ngala road will begin next year for easy transportation of goods and services.
“I want to specifically commend President Muhammadu Buhari, security operatives and all stakeholders for the support and sacrifice in the fight against Boko haram and other nefarious activities that led to the relative peace currently witnessed in the state and the North-East in general.
Cattle on display at Gamboru Market
“I am glad to officially flag off the reopening of Gamboru Ngala international cattle market, which was closed down for more than six years due to activities of Boko Haram terrorists.
“As you resume transportation of cattle from Ngala to Maiduguri and other parts of the country, i want to sound a strong warning, particularly to cattle marketers and all stakeholders, to desist from any act of sabotage.
“As government, we will support you in your businesses, but you shall cooperate with our security agencies, as anyone found wanting will face the full wrath of the law,” Zulum warned.
Gamboru cattle market is one of the biggest markets in the Northeast zone of the country and it generates revenue for the local government and the nation at large. Neighboring Countries like, Chad and Cameroon also partake in the market activities.
