Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has stated that the magnitude of the destruction from this devastating flood attributable to Alau Dam in Maiduguri can not but be quantified
Mr Zulum made this recognized on Friday in a statewide broadcast on the flood.
“The magnitude of the destruction from this devastating flood can not but be quantified till the water has receded and on-the-spot assessments have been carried out.
“We will represent a multi-stakeholder committee to undertake a sector-by-sector evaluation of the losses to information the restoration and rebuilding course of.
“Nonetheless, restoration from such a catastrophe can’t be the federal government’s accountability alone. It requires the collective effort of all stakeholders.
“As we speak, I’m interesting to everybody – group leaders, enterprise house owners, non-governmental organisations (nationwide and worldwide), and our esteemed rich people, to return collectively in assist of our brothers and sisters who’re struggling.
“Unity has all the time been our energy in Borno. In instances like this, we should harness that energy and present empathy and compassion to one another.
“We’re working carefully with varied federal authorities companies, civil society organisations, and the Nigerian army to make sure that reduction efforts are streamlined and efficient.
“I invite and encourage different stakeholders to collaborate with our companies to establish the very best methods of offering help.
“Collectively, we are able to create a strong response plan that may tackle not solely rapid wants but in addition long-term restoration and rebuilding efforts,” Zulum stated.
Whereas appreciating the resilience of the individuals of Borno within the face of disasters, the governor expressed his sympathy to everybody affected instantly and not directly.
He additionally lauded all people who stepped as much as present humanitarian assist, significantly Federal Authorities, the army and United Nations organisations.
The governor additionally urged the media as companions to proceed to assist in elevating consciousness concerning the ongoing wants of our communities.
“Your function (media) in disseminating details about how people may help and the place helps and interventions may be directed is invaluable”, he stated.
Monetary assist has began pouring in with Aliko Dangote who visited Zulum asserting the donation of N1billion from the Presidential Committee on flood, and one other N1billion from the Dangote Basis.
Former Governor of Borno, Sen. Ali Sheriff and the Rep. Mukhtar Betara (APC-Borno) donated N100m every, whereas Gov. Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa donated N50m.
NAN experiences that the Nationwide Emergency Administration Company (NEMA) says greater than 30 individuals have died and over 400,000 displaced as a result of flood in Maiduguri.
On Tuesday, hundreds of residents fled their houses as flood ravaged swathes of Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin areas of Maiduguri.
The Borno authorities has opened up internally displaced individuals (IDP) camps for victims throughout the state.NAN
