Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has allocated N20bn for the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure caused by the flooding and support for the victims.
A statement released by the state on Saturday noted that Zulum disclosed this at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri while inaugurating the committee to determine the cause of the Alau Dam’s collapse.
He explained that 50 per cent of the fund, which is N10bn, will be used for direct assistance for the flood victims with a view to providing them with the needed support to pick up with their lives.
The governor directed that the N10bn be credited to the state’s relief account and handled by the disbursement committee, including the EFCC and ICPC as well as security agencies.
The remaining N10bn, as directed by the governor, was handed over to the state’s Ministry of Works and Housing.
Zulum expressed gratitude to the federal government for its support during the flood disaster.
“Let me use this opportunity to commend the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu for all the support, from the quantum of food donated by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture,” he said.
The governor appreciated individuals, state governments, corporate entities, and Non Governmenrtal Organisations for supporting Borno in its time of need.
“I want to also commend everyone who has contributed to our basket fund,” the governor stated.
Zulum directed the committee constituted to determine the cause of the Alau Dam’s collapse to submit its report to the state government within four weeks.
Zulum Allocates N20bn To Support Flood Victims is first published on The Whistler Newspaper