Borno begins dredging of Lake Chad waterways
Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday flagged off the dredging of the Lake Chad waterways at the Baga Fish Dam in Baga town.
He said it was a move aimed at reviving the socio-economic fortunes of the Lake Chad region.
The exercise is a collaborative effort between the state government and the Nigerian Navy, with the backing of the Government of the Lake Chad Province and other regional partners.
It is designed to restore the region’s historic economic relevance after years of insecurity and environmental decline.
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Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Governor Umar Usman Kadafur, who represented Zulum, described the initiative as a major milestone in the efforts to rejuvenate the region’s economy and enhance security after over a decade of insurgency.
He underscored Lake Chad’s historical importance in sustaining millions of people through fishing, agriculture, trade, and transportation.
He noted that natural challenges such as silting and declining water levels have severely hindered economic activities and exacerbated poverty and vulnerability in the region.
