Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the Maiduguri flood incident as “most catastrophic” in the last three decades.
September 10, 2024 9:03 pmVice-President Kashim Shettima says the flood incident in Maiduguri is the “most catastrophic” in Borno state in the last three decades.after the collapse of the Alau dam, which has been at full capacity for the past weeks.
“My heart goes out to the families who have tragically lost their homes and livelihoods in this calamity. “Now, more than ever, we are compelled as a nation to come together to overcome the losses suffered, and we are committed to finding lasting solutions to this recurring issue. “The collapse of the spillways unleashed a significant surge of water downstream, causing widespread flooding in the surrounding communities.“As we speak, efforts are ongoing to evacuate and resettle residents in the affected areas, while ensuring the provision of food, shelter, and medical assistance until the situation stabilises.”
Shettima noted that the federal government had implemented comprehensive contingency plans and adopted proactive measures to mitigate potential impacts of flooding in the country.‘I also want to acknowledge the remarkable resilience of the good people of Maiduguri and surrounding areas, who have demonstrated extraordinary compassion by being their neighbours’ keepers,” he added.
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