Committee donates relief materials worth N1bn to Borno flood victims
The Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation on Wednesday donated relief materials worth N1 billion for for victims of the September 10 flood disaster that caused displacement and destruction in Borno.
The items were handed over at a ceremony by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Director-General, Zubaida Umar, to the Deputy Governor of Borno, Dr Umar Usman who represented Gov. Babagana Zulum at the event.
Speaking on behalf of the Presidential Committee, a representative of its Co-Chairmen, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Dr Olisa Agbakoba, Hajiya Hajara Adam-Goni, highlighted the urgent intervention facilitated by the committee.
He explained that the allocation of funds followed a recommendation from the NEMA to prioritise Borno due to the severity of the disaster.
She said that the relief food items include: 4,000 bags of beans, 5,000 cartons of noodles, 1,000 bags of salt, 1,000 bundles of sugar, 1,000 cartons of tomato paste, and 500 kegs of vegetable oil.
Other non food items include 3,000 mattresses, 3,000 mosquito nets, 3,000 blankets, 1,500 cartons each of diapers and sanitary pads.
Also speaking, The NEMA DG reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to alleviate the hardships caused by the disaster.
“This handover demonstrates our collective effort to rebuild and provide relief to communities severely impacted by the flood. It also reinforces the government’s dedication to disaster resilience and recovery,” she said.
Also speaking, Kadakur, on behalf of the state government, expressed gratitude to the federal government and the committee.
He said that the materials would be judiciously distributed.
“The relief items will not only provide immediate support but also serve as a foundation for rebuilding lives and livelihoods.
”The Borno government is committed to ensuring a fair and efficient distribution process,” he said.
Kadakur also acknowledged the efforts of humanitarian organizations, development partners, and private donors in supporting the state’s disaster response.
He said that this intervention is part of a broader federal strategy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to enhance national disaster management and resilience-building efforts
