FLOOD: SOUTHERN BORNO DONATES N200 MILLION TO BORNO STATE GOVERNMENT 18-09-24
By Sadiq Aminu The stake holders of Borno have donated 200 million naira to Borno state government address the plight of Maiduguri flood disaster.
Borno state Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur and Senator representing the zone, Mohammed Ali Ndume led a delegation of Emirs, former Deputy Governors and stakeholders from nine (9) local government areas of the Senatorial District to Governor Babagana Zulum.
The delegation offered heartfelt sympathies to the Governor and the Shehu of Borno, Dr. Abubakar Garbai Al-Amin Elkanemi over the unfortunate flood disaster that have ravaged the entire 70% of the Maiduguri city.
Senator Ndume in a remark said, sequel to the broadcast, where the governor seek for assistance from well-to-do individuals, the leader of Southern Borno, Kadafur summoned a meeting of stakeholders, where it was unanimously agreed that willing people in Southern Borno from Nigeria and in Diaspora should contribute to a dedicated account. .
According to him, over N200 million have been credited from various donors to assist in managing the plights of the displaced victims.
Presenting the Cheque to Governor Zulum, the Deputy Governor Kadafur lauded all those who have contributed their widow’s mite, which demonstrate brotherhood that exists between the Government and the people of Southern Borno.
“We are also here to present a dommy cheque of N200 million to the State Government Flood Basket Fund. We want to assure you that you are not alone, as the people of Southern Borno are strongly behind you in this trying moment”. Kadafur said.
Kadafur also informed the governor that more donations are still expected, which would be channeled judiciously to the state government in providing relief items to the victims and the rebuilding process.
Governor Babagana Zulum expressed appreciation to his Deputy and the entire people of Southern Borno for not only coming enmasse to pay him sympathy, but also donated a quantum amount, which would be used transparently for the purpose intended.
He enjoined the people to unite, noting that without unity, there will no progress in all ramifications.
While at the Shehu of Borno’s palace which was also affected by the flood, the Deputy Governor presented another Dommy Cheque of N10 million contributed to the Monarch to assist in the running and fixing of some property destroyed in the palace.
The Deputy Governor was accompanied by Emirs of Biu Alhaji Mustapha Umar Mustapha II, Uba, Alhaji Ali Ismaila Mamza, Shani, Alhaji Nasir Mohammed Mailafiya and Gwoza Local Government Area, Alhaji Mustapha Idrissa Timta.
Similarly, a Kano based Business philatrophist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata donated of N1.5 billion to the state Government.