President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the severe flooding that has devastated parts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, describing the disaster as the worst the region has seen in recent decades.
The President, in a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, extended his condolences to the victims and pledged federal support to alleviate the suffering caused by the flood.
The flooding, which was triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam, has displaced thousands of residents and caused significant damage to properties and key facilities, including the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the Post Office.
“President Bola Tinubu expresses deep concern about the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State,” the statement read.
“The worst flood in recent decades has displaced thousands of residents and affected facilities such as the Post office and the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.”
The President assured Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum of the federal government’s commitment to mobilizing resources to assist the state in addressing the aftermath of the disaster.
He also called for the immediate evacuation of residents from flood-affected areas to ensure their safety.
“President Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the State, especially to the families that have lost their means of livelihood due to the disaster triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam,” the statement continued.
In response to the situation, President Tinubu directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the flood. He assured the public that federal resources would be mobilized to address the urgent humanitarian needs in the region.
“President Tinubu assures Governor Babagana Umara Zulum that the Federal Government is ready to collaborate to address the immediate humanitarian needs of the affected people,” the statement added.
“The President remains committed to mobilising federal resources to support the state during this difficult time.”
