By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri
German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, on Monday interacted with some members of resettled Ngarannam community in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Interacting with the community, Baerbock said that she could feel the challenges faced by the displaced persons; expressing happiness to see them back home.
Baerbock also reiterated the commitment of German government to continue to support those affected by insurgency to rebuilt their livelihood.
Also speaking at the interaction session, the governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, said that the Ngarannam community was one of the eight communities that benefited from interventions from the German government.
Lauding the support from foriegn partners, particularly Germany, which he said has continue to play a key role in the resettlement exercise, Governor Zulum noted that the insurgency led to destruction about one million houses, 5,000 classrooms, 220 health centres, and 1,600 water points; with 50,000 children and 49,311 women rendered orphans and widows respectively.
Some of the resettled people, who spoke at the interaction, lauded the support by Germany and others partners, adding that it has continue to impact positively on their lives and families.
