President Bola Tinubu ĥas assured of Federal Government’s commitment to partner the Borno State to address the immediate humanitarian needs of people affected by the flood triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam, in Maiduguri.
The President in statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, assured of government’s commitment to mobilising federal resources to support the state during this difficult time.
Expressing deep concern over the Maidiguri flooding, the President ordered the National Emergency Management Agency to assist the flood victims.
Tinubu also extends his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the State, especially to the families that have lost their means of livelihood due to the disaster triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam.
While relevant authorities are still assessing the damage wrought by the flood, the President called for the immediate evacuation of people from affected areas.
The worst flood in recent decades has displaced thousands of residents and affected facilities such as the Post office and the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
The statement reads in part: President Tinubu assures Governor Babagana Umara Zulum that the Federal Government is ready to collaborate to address the immediate humanitarian needs of the affected people.
He orders the National Emergency Management Agency to assist the flood victims.
The President remains committed to mobilising federal resources to support the state during this difficult time.
