NEDC conducts assessment of Maiduguri flood destruction
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has begun an on-the-spot assessment of the destruction caused by flood ravaging parts of Borno.
Mohammed Alkali, managing director of the commission, said this in a statement on Wednesday.
While sympathising with the victims, Alkali promised to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to cushion the effect of the flood disaster.
“This is an unfortunate incident, and I will advise those living in the flood-prone areas to exercise extreme caution and avoid those areas for their safety,” he said.
He said that the commission would, in the interim, liaise with the state government and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to support the victims.
According to the NEDC director, the commission will provide relief materials to the victims pending the completion of an ongoing investigation into the causes of the flood incident.
The flood disaster occurred due to overflow of waters from the Alau Dam, which affected several communities in Jere, Maiduguri Municipal Area Council and other parts of the state.
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