The Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has pleaded with Nigerians to show love to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) by providing shelter and food stuffs for them.

The governor made this plea during his presentation of 2015 Appropriation Bill to the Borno State House of Assembly on Tuesday.

He said: “Let us be heroes by opening our houses and arms to embrace those in need remembering at all times that you may in future be in need of help from the same person that seeks your help."

He said: “The heroes among us today are those who make sacrifice for others. Our soldiers and youth volunteer in the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) who put their lives on the line for us; our citizens who open their doors to accommodate relative and friends displaced from their communities are the true heroes of Borno."