- Safiu Kehinde
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed concern over Maiduguri flood disaster.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the disaster was triggered by the overflow of Alau Dam.
Tinubu expressed his condolences to affected residents and the state government while assuring them of providing humanitarian needs.
He ordered for the evacuation of people from the affected areas while chrarging the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to assist the flood victims,
The flood is described as the worst in recent decades, displacing thousands of residents and destroying public infrastructures.
The statement read in part; “President Bola Tinubu expresses deep concern about the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.
“The worst flood in recent decades has displaced thousands of residents and affected facilities such as the Post office and the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
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“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.
“While relevant authorities are still assessing the damage wrought by the flood, the President calls for the immediate evacuation of people from affected areas.
“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.
“He orders the National Emergency Management Agency to assist the flood victims.
“The President remains committed to mobilising federal resources to support the state during this difficult time.”