President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has said more cooperation among elites in the country, with a commitment to inform people on realities and mobilize for development, will help in resolving the challenges facing the nation.

In a courtesy call at the Palace of the Shehu of Borno during a visit to commission MUHAMMADU INDIMI Distance Learning Centre and International Conference Hall at the University of Maiduguri and some state projects, the President said the elites owe it to the people to inform, guide and shape opinions since they had more access and knowledge on the economy.

The President admonished that there was a need to be more careful in assessing the performance of the administration and it should be relative to the time and resources available.

President BUHARI noted that in spite of a drop in production output and price of crude oil, the administration utilized what was available to make a difference in security and the economy.

The President assured Nigerians that his administration will use the remaining period to consolidate efforts in restoring peace and improving the economy.

In his remarks, Governor BABAGANA UMARA ZULUM expressed appreciation that the President was visiting the state for the second time in less than six months to commission developmental projects.

He said the people of Borno State were enjoying a gradual return of peace, which enabled many to return to their homes and farms, with a commendable turnout in harvest in 2021.

The Governor thanked the military, paramilitary, and the Civilian JTF for efforts in restoring order to the state.