Maiduguri Flood: Southern Borno Stakeholders Donates N210 Million To Victims Of Maiduguri Flood

Maiduguri flood, Southern Borno stakeholders donates N210 million to victims of Maiduguri flood

as NEDC donates N3 billion, 200,000 bags of rice and spaghetti, 50, 000 cartons of cooking oil

By Madu Mohammed, Maiduguri

The Deputy Governor of Borno state, Hon Umar Kadafur and Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume on Tuesday led a powerful delegation of Emirs, former Deputy Governors and stakeholders from nine (9) local government areas of Southern Borno Senatorial District where they offered their heartfelt sympathies to Governor Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, Dr. Abubakar Garbai Al-Amin Elkanemi over the unfortunate flood disaster that ravaged Maiduguri city.

It could be recalled that the incident which started on Monday evening has left thousands of people displaced, several others dead, as many others still missing, with displacement of over two million people, and critical infrastructures worth billions of naira destroyed.

While sympathizing with Governor Zulum at the Government House, the Senator Representing Borno South at the National Assembly, Senator Ndume said, “sequel to the live broadcast last week, where the governor seek for assistance from well-to-do individuals, the leader of Southern Borno, Kadafur summoned a meeting of stakeholders of the zone, where it was unanimously agreed that willing people in Southern Borno from Nigeria and in Diaspora should contribute to a dedicated account ( NORDISK GENERAL VENTURES, ZENITH BANK 1228484797)”.

Senator Ndume said, as at Tuesday morning, over N200 million have been credited from various donors, in which, the Delegation were at the Government House to sympathise with the Governor, Government and the good people of the state, and to also present a cheque of N200 million to the state government to assist in managing the plights of the displaced victims.

Presenting a dommy Cheque to Governor Zulum, the Deputy Governor Kadafur thanked all those who have contributed their widow’s mite in one way or other, which shows the kind of brotherhood that exists between the Government and the people of Southern Borno.

“We are here Your Excellency on behalf of the Southern Borno people. We are not here alone, but with four of our Emirs of Biu Alhaji Mustapha Umar Mustapha II, Uba, Alhaji Ali Ismaila Mamza, Shani, Alhaji Nasir Mohammed Mailafiya and Gwoza Local Government Area, Alhaji Mustapha Idrissa Timta and many other stakeholders. “, Hon Kadafur said

He said ” First, is to commissurate with you and the victims of the devastating flood disaster, and secondly to Pray Allah (God) to grant Aljannatul Firdaus to Souls of those who have died and wish the injured ones quick recovery.”

“We are also here to present a dommy cheque of N200 million to the State Government Flood Basket Fund. We want to assure you that you are not alone, as the people of Southern Borno are strongly behind you in this trying moment”. Kadafur said.

He also told the governor that more donations are still expected, which would be channeled judiciously to the state government in providing relief items to the victims and the rebuilding process.

Responding Governor Babagana Zulum expressed his deep appreciation to the Deputy Governor and the entire people of Southern Borno for not only coming enmasse to pay him sympathy, but also donated a quantum amount, which would be used transparently for the purpose intended.

He therefore enjoined the people to unite, as according to him, without unity, there is no progress in all ramifications.

At the Shehu of Borno’s palace which was also affected and hitherto submerged for the past four days before it was drained, Kadafur presented another Dommy Cheque of N10 million contributed to the Monarch to assist in the running and fixing of some property destroyed in the palace.

Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Elkanemi who gave a little background of the Alau Dam which caused the flood after it collapsed, appreciated all the Southern Borno People, especially those who have donated out of their pockets to complement efforts of the state government and the Emirate in its recovery after the incident.

He prayed Allah to bless all those who have contributed in one way or the other since the incident happened.

Also, the North East Development Commission {NEDC),

has donated N3 billion to the victims of Maiduguri flood, in addition to 200, PPP bags of 25 kilograms of rice, 200,000 bags of Superheroes as to do 50,000 gallons of cooking oil to alleviate the sufferings of the victims..

While sympathizing with the government and the victims of the flood, the Chairman of the NEDC, Major General Paul Tarfa (RTD), said ” I can’t say we are here to sympathize with you, because we are all in it,  we stand with you . We pray that it will never happened again not only in Borno but the country at large”.

Though NEDC is not only handling flood in Borno but they were also in  Adamawa, Gombe, Bauch, Taraba and Yobe stats to assist victims of flood.

Also, the Managing Director of the NEDC, Alhaji Goni Alkali said the commission has donated N3 billion to o to he victims of Mauduguri flood, in addition to 200, PPP bags of 25 kilograms of rice, 200,000 bags of Superheroes as b do 50,000 gallons of cooking oil to alleviate the sufferings of the victims..

He said the commission will also be fully involved in the reconstruction of houses, shops, hospitals schools and other public building, stressing that the commission will also support small and medium business to revive the economy.

Responding Governor Babagana Zulum thanked the commission for the intervention but however, said not quantum of the money that matters but the concern.

He assured the commission that the Borno state government is ready to partner with the commission in developing not only the state the region in general.

Likewise, members of the Borno State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan has offered their condolences to Governor Zulum and presented a wholesome donation of N60 million.