Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated more support from the Federal Government to victims of flooding and insecurity across Nigeria, with a promise of additional relief for severely affected states.
According to Shettima, the federal and state governments and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) are actively working to enhance support for displaced communities.
Speaking during an assessment visit to the IDP camp in Gwada, Shiroro LGA of Niger State on Friday, 14 September, the vice president assured that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remained focused on effective governance and the welfare of all Nigerians beyond political considerations.
More so, the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday, pledged to assist the Borno State government to adapt to the impact of the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri which affected many communities and left over 30 persons dead as the president of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, announced the donation of N2 billion to assist those affected by the recent devastating flood in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Dangote explained that while the Presidential Committee on Flood and Disaster, which he chairs, committed N1 billion, the Dangote Foundation would donate an additional N1 billion.
This was as Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, stressed the need for more support to overcome the flooding of Maiduguri and its environs, insisting that recovery from such a disaster cannot be the government’s responsibility alone and that it required the collective effort of all stakeholders.
Owing to this, the Borno State government has established a dedicated relief fund that can provide urgent assistance to those affected by the incident. The government aims to mobilize support from citizens, organizations, and international partners to alleviate the suffering of flood victims and facilitate their recovery.
