Maiduguri flood: Tinubu expresses concern, orders NEMA to assist victims

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed concern over the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, Borno State capital.

The President also ordered the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, to assist the flood victims.

Tinubu noted that the worst flood in recent decades has displaced thousands of residents and affected facilities such as the Post Office and the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

This was made known in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy).

Onanuga said 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,” part of the statement read.