Members of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) have extended their heartfelt sympathy to the government and people of Borno State over the devastating flooding that affected Maiduguri, its environs, and parts of Jere Local Government Area.
The message of sympathy was conveyed by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday.
He observed that, “This tragedy, caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam, has submerged significant portions of Maiduguri, including key infrastructure and several residential areas, displacing thousands of people and causing untold hardship.”
On behalf of the 19 Northern States Governors, Inuwa Yahaya extended assurances of solidarity and support to Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum and the people of the state, particularly those directly affected by the flooding.
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He also expressed concern for other states in the North and across Nigeria facing similar flooding incidents, urging the Federal Government and humanitarian organizations to bolster their relief efforts.
The Governor commended the swift response of the Borno State government and the efforts of emergency responders and other volunteers on the ground.
However, given the scale of the destruction, the NSGF Chairman called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies to intensify their interventions to provide relief to affected residents, particularly women, children, and vulnerable groups.
He prayed for the protection and well-being of all affected communities, trusting that with collective action, the people will overcome this challenge and rebuild stronger, as stated by Ismaila Uba Misilli.
