by James Sambo
Despite the lingering threat of insurgents in Nigeria, Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, has expressed optimism that the Nigerian military will soon put an end to Boko Haram in the country.
Speaking on Thursday, at the launch of the new 64-page e-passport in Maiduguri, Shettima said that the recent victory by the military in different encounters with the insurgents had brought back hope of ending the crisis soon.
“The military has brought back hope to the minds of the people with its renewed efforts in fighting the insurgents.
“With the recent victory, I belief that peace will soon be the restored and normalcy will return,” he said.
He commended the Federal Government for introducing the new passport, saying its introduction had placed the country among the best countries of the world.
“I think the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) deserve kudos for introducing the passport.
“This has made us proud as Nigerians, because the passport conformed to the best practices in the world,” the Borno state governor said.
The governor also sympathised with the NIS for losing some of its men to insurgency in the state.
The new 64-page e-passport which was launched by President Goodluck Jonathan on July 30 this year, cost N20,000; the 32-page cost N15,000; while the 32-page for 60 and above and below 18 years cost N8,750.
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