₦3 Billion Maiduguri Flood
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has confirmed the receipt of ₦3 billion from the Federal Government to address the severe flooding that has impacted the region.
The funds will be used to manage the aftermath and challenges of the recent floods.
The catastrophic floods in Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, have displaced over one million people.
On Wednesday, Governor Zulum provided additional details about the situation during a visit to the Bakassi IDP camp on the Biu-Damboa road in Maiduguri.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that he announced that food supplies and other essential items would be distributed, with vendors hired to provide meals for those in the camp.
In his address, the governor also outlined long-term measures, including the formation of a health committee to monitor and manage potential disease outbreaks.
₦3 Billion Maiduguri Flood
Search and rescue operations have started in the affected areas to assess casualties, and data collection for the impacted individuals is set to begin.
Governor Zulum attributed the floods to this year’s heavy rainfall and noted that urban development has blocked natural water channels, disrupting water flow. He also cited the overflow of the Alo Dam, worsened by the release of water from dams in Cameroon.
Plans are underway to reconstruct the Alo Dam to enhance its capacity and to remove structures from flood-prone areas to prevent future flooding.
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