● Commiserates with Gov. Zulum, families of victims
Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Aliyu Muktar Betara has donated N100 million to support the victims of the Maiduguri flood, which claimed many lives and destroyed properties worth several millions of naira
This was contained in a statement made available to news men in Abuja on Friday by the office of the Borno Federal Lawmaker
According to the statement, the Lawmaker representing Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State made the donation to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Thursday during an on-the-spot assessment of the flood disaster in the state
“While expressing grief over the death and displacement of thousands of Maiduguri residents, Hon. Betara applauded the prompt intervention of Governor Zulum towards cushioning the effects of the flood disaster.
Hon. Betara, who expressed solidarity with the victims of the flood, assured that necessary intervention would be provided through relevant institutions with a view to ensure their rehabilitation.
According to him, “”Your Excellency, I on behalf of the good people of Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya/Kusar Federal Constituency wish to commiserate with you and the entire State Government and all our people who are directly and indirectly affected by this unfortunate flood incident, which led to the untimely death of our dear beloved Brothers and Sisters.
“As evident, thousands of our people were rendered homeless, and their livelihood washed away. May Almighty Allah condole you and all of us and grant the departed souls of our loved ones, Aljana-Filta.
“I wish to also commend your Excellency and your Cabinet for rallying support for our people who were affected by this unfortunate incident as well as the previous interventions you have initiated to bring succour to the affected people across the State.
“We are so proud of you and wish to pledge our unfettered support in all ramifications in the bid to alleviate the suffering of our dear citizens who elected us into various offices.
“To this end, I wish to, on behalf of myself, Family and the good people of Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya/Kusar Federal Constituency donate the sum of N100 million to support the affected people of Maiduguri.
“I will also ensure that this flood disaster which remains a major humanitarian crisis is brought to the floor as a matter of Urgent Public Importance when the House resume from the annual recess in the coming weeks,” Hon. Betara assured.
Recall that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had stated that no fewer than 37 deaths have so far been recorded during the Maiduguri flood disaster in which started last week Friday.
According to it, the breakdown of the mortality showed that no fewer than seven death were recorded as at last week Saturday in Maiduguri flood disaster, while additional 30 death were recorded as at Thursday, 12th September, 2024.
Speaking on the current trend of flooding across the country, NEMA’s Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar indicated that 29 States and 172 LGAs have been impacted by flooding, affecting 1,048,312 people, displaced 625,239, and have led to the death of 259 lives.
“This unfortunate and almost unexpected incident requires coordinated response, hence the call for this emergency meeting.
“This occurrence is not in total deviation from the predictions as contained in this year’s Annual Flood Outlook released by NIHSA which informed that in the months of July to September, 2024, 33 States and 135 LGAs are within flood high-risk areas, while the period between October and November has 19 States and 44 LGAs.”
