Zulum made the announcement on Monday when he flagged-off a free eye surgery operations programme jointly organised by Borno State Government and the senator representing Borno South at the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, who provided funds to cover the operation cost of 500 people.
The governor explained the programme was earlier planned to benefit 1,000 people, but due to the overwhelming turnout, it was expanded to allow 10,000 people receive free eye surgery.