Borno rep donates N100m to Maiduguri flood victims

Muktar Betara, a member of the house of representatives, has donated N100 million to victims of flood in Maiduguri, Borno state.

On Tuesday, thousands of residents evacuated their homes as flood ravaged swathes of Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin areas of Maiduguri.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said more than 30 people have died and over 400,000 displaced due to the flood in the state capital.

The Borno government has opened up internally displaced persons (IDP) camps for victims across the state.

Speaking when he visited Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, Betara said the donation would cushion the effects of the flood disaster.

“Your excellency, I on behalf of the good people of Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya/Kusar federal constituency wish to commiserate with you and the entire State government and all our people who are directly and indirectly affected by this unfortunate flood incident, which led to the untimely death of our dear beloved brothers and sisters,” Betara said.

“As evident, thousands of our people were rendered homeless and their livelihoods washed away. May almighty Allah condole you and all of us and grant the departed souls of our loved ones aljana-filta.

“I wish to also commend your excellency and your cabinet for rallying support for our people who were affected by this unfortunate incident as well as the previous interventions you have initiated to bring succour to the affected people across the State.

“We are so proud of you and wish to pledge our unfettered support in all ramifications in the bid to alleviate the suffering of our dear citizens who elected us into various offices.

“To this end, I wish to, on behalf of myself, my family and the good people of Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya/Kusar federal constituency donate the sum of N100 million to support the affected people of Maiduguri.

“I will also ensure that this flood disaster which remains a major humanitarian crisis is brought to the floor as a matter of urgent public importance when the house resumes from the annual recess in the coming weeks.”

Betara chairs the house of representatives committee on the federal capital territory (FCT).