Flood: Borno govt releases N20 billion for victims, infrastructure
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has presented cheques of N20 billion to support victims of the Maiduguri flood and rehabilitation of affected public structures.
A cheque of N10 billion was presented to the chairman of the Borno Flood Disaster Relief Disbursement Committee, and another cheque of N10 billion was given to the Commissioner of Works to rehabilitate public structures.
Presenting the cheques at a ceremony in Government House, Maiduguri, on Saturday, Mr Zulum said money realised from people would be used 50-50 for the victims and food and non-food items.
“The basket fund contributions being received from some states, organisations, and individuals across Nigerians would be utilised 50 per cent for victims and 50 per cent for food items.
“I want 50 per cent of the quantum of money in the basket fund to go directly to victims and the remaining 50 per cent for the procurement of food and non-food items for the victims,” Mr Zulum said.
The governor said that since the flood had also affected farmlands and businesses, farmers and business owners would be supported.
The governor thanked those who donated and lauded the role of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in generating support for the victims.
The governor also inaugurated a 28-member technical committee to determine the cause of the Alau Dam collapse, which led to the September 10 flood disaster in Maiduguri and its environs, affecting more than one million people.
The committee, which has Abba Garba as the chairman, will conduct a plenary assessment to determine the immediate and remote cause of the incident.
(NAN)
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