The Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, visited Niger State capital, Minna, on Tuesday and paid a condolence visit to the state following a tragic flood that swept away thousands in Mokwa.
The governor, in his visit, dolled out ₦300 million to the flood victims in Tifin Madza and Agwa Hausawa under the Mokwa area of Niger State.
Bologi Ibrahim, the spokesman to Niger State governor, announced in his statement on Tuesday that Zulum announced the donation when he led a state delegation on a sympathy visit to the government house, Minna.
His statement reads, “Borno State government has donated the sum of N300 million to Mokwa flood victims.”
“Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, announced the donation when he led a state delegation on a sympathy visit to the government house, Minna”. “The donation is to complement the efforts of the Niger State government in addressing the challenges of the disaster.”
While commiserating with the government and people of Niger State over the devastating effects of the flood that claimed many lives and destroyed property and livelihoods, Prof. Zulum noted that it is time for all subnational governments to work collectively to mitigate the effect of climate change in the society.
He also enjoined the federal government to establish a robust mechanism that would check and address the issue. The farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago appreciated his Borno State counterpart for the visit and donation, saying it is timely and a show of love.
He observed that both states have many things in common and applauded the doggedness, proactiveness, perseverance and love of the Borno State governor, which he said has kept him on his toes.
The farmer governor stated that the donation will be utilised properly, even as he said lots of advocacy is ongoing on the need for the people to stay away from coastal lines to avert reoccurrence.
