An association, Network for Sustainable Development and Empowerment (NSDE) has expressed warm felicitations to those it described as sons and daughters, and the entire people of Southern Borno on the occasion of Christmas and New Year festivities, urging them to remain prayerful and united in the face of challenges.

The group in a statement issued by Brigadier General David Shaljaba (rtd) commended troops of the Nigerian military for their efforts in battling Boko Haram, and expressed appreciation for their sacrifice.

“We however, know that the challenges now include rehabilitation and care for the Internally Displaced Persons.

“We urge you all to remain prayerful and steadfast as the authorities continue to make efforts to support our people towards total recovery from the effects of insurgency.”

“It is also our prayer that the Almighty Lord will continue to ease our pains and give us succor as government and non-governmental organisations work towards solving the problems.

We wish all our people Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year,” the General said.

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