President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, Borno State capital.
This was disclosed in a statement released today, September 10, 2024, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The statement noted that the Maiduguri flood, the worst in recent decades has displaced thousands of residents and affected facilities such as the Post office and the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (MTH).
Onanuga noted that President Tinubu 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.
Although relevant authorities are still assessing the damage wrought by the flood, the President has called for the immediate evacuation of people from affected areas, while assuming Governor Babagana Umara Zulum that the Federal Government is ready to collaborate to address the immediate humanitarian needs of the affected people.
“The President remains committed to mobilising federal resources to support the state during this difficult time,” the statement concluded.
orders the National Emergency Management Agency to assist the flood victims.
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