{"id":17240,"date":"2026-11-13T18:46:19","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/zulum-to-enhance-security-on-international-route-to-bolster-trade-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T18:46:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:46:19","slug":"zulum-to-enhance-security-on-international-route-to-bolster-trade-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/zulum-to-enhance-security-on-international-route-to-bolster-trade-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Zulum to enhance security on international route to bolster trade &#8211; Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Governor Babagana Zulum has assured that he will provide the needed support to strengthen security along the Maiduguri\u2013Mafa\u2013Dikwa\u2013Ngala highway, ensure safe travel, and revive trade in communities recovering from years of insurgency.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Governor gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to the headquarters of the 24 Task Force Brigade in Dikwa Local Government Area, where he met with the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Aminu Gumel.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy visit is primarily aimed at exploring measures to strengthen security along the strategic economic corridor, which connects Maiduguri to several communities in eastern Borno and serves as a vital route for trade, transportation and cross-border commercial activities,\u201d Zulum said.\n<\/p>\n<p>Read also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businessday.ng\/news\/article\/us-congress-raises-alarm-over-nigerias-security-election-risks-tinubu-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Congress raises alarm over Nigeria\u2019s security, election risks, Tinubu administration<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>The highway links communities along the corridor to markets and facilitates the movement of agricultural produce, essential commodities and other goods.<\/p>\n<p>Zulum said improving security along the route would help residents travel safely, trade and rebuild their livelihoods.\n<\/p>\n<p>Addressing troops preparing for deployment to Maiwa and Koshebe villages, the governor pledged to provide operational logistics and sustain welfare support.\n<\/p>\n<p>He announced \u20a650,000 support to each soldier preparing for deployment to the two communities.\n<\/p>\n<p>Governor Zulum\u2019s administration has consistently supported military operations with logistics and welfare assistance as part of efforts to improve security and help displaced residents return to their communities.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"bday-read-also\">\n<h4>Related News<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bday-ad bday-ad--gam\" id=\"bday-ad-2\" data-bday-ad=\"\" data-unit=\"bd-body-2\" data-placement=\"below_share_buttons\" data-partner=\"gam\" data-category=\"display\" data-device=\"all\"><span class=\"bday-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"bday-google-badges\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=businessday.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Zulum-to-enhance-security-on-international-route-to-bolster-trade-Businessday-NG.jpg\" alt=\"Add BusinessDay as a preferred source on Google\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKQgKIiNDQklTRkFnTWFoQUtEbUoxYzJsdVpYTnpaR0Y1TG01bktBQVAB?hl=en-NG&amp;gl=NG&amp;ceid=NG%3Aen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Zulum-to-enhance-security-on-international-route-to-bolster-trade-Businessday-NG-1.jpg\" alt=\"Follow BusinessDay on Google News\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Businessday NG<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Governor Babagana Zulum has assured that he will provide the needed support to strengthen security along the Maiduguri\u2013Mafa\u2013Dikwa\u2013Ngala highway, ensure safe travel, and revive trade in communities recovering from years&hellip; 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