President Bola Tinubu has assured the victims of the devastating flood in Maiduguri, Borno State, of government support.
He made this promise during a visit to the internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri on Monday.
The President expressed his condolences to the victims and pledged to continue praying for them.
He also promised to provide necessary support to alleviate their suffering. “I associate myself with you, continue to pray for you, and I want to assure you that we are going to support you. We will support you,” he said.
President Tinubu’s visit to Maiduguri was a departure from his initial plan to travel to America from the UK.
He chose to visit the IDP camp and the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba, to personally express his condolences and commit to supporting the rehabilitation efforts in the state.
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Meanwhile, Senator Ali Ndume has called on the federal government to take urgent action to dredge communities in Borno State affected by the flooding. He emphasized the need for immediate dredging to facilitate the removal of water and rescue residents trapped in their homes.
The flooding in Maiduguri, which was triggered by the collapse of the Alau Dam, has resulted in fatalities, displacements, and widespread destruction. President Tinubu has approved a ₦3 billion intervention fund to mitigate the effects of the flooding. However, Ndume stressed that immediate dredging is crucial for effective rescue operations and to alleviate the suffering of those still trapped.
