October 05, (THEWILL) – The Ogun State Government has donated N200 million to the Borno State Government following the devastating flood that recently ravaged the state, destroying property and displacing thousands of residents.
Recall that Governor Dapo Abiodun had earlier sent messages of condolence to the people and government of Borno, commending the State Government for its prompt response alongside interventions from the Federal Government.
Announcing the donation on Saturday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, said the gesture was aimed at assisting the victims of the flood and providing immediate relief.
He noted that the flood had caused an unimaginable humanitarian crisis in the state, necessitating immediate support from all Nigerians to provide succour to the affected people.
The National Emergency Management Agency reported that the flood began after the Alau Dam overflowed due to heavy rainfall, leading to the worst flooding the state had experienced in 30 years.
According to reports, at least 414,000 people have been displaced, and 30 lives lost in the devastating flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
