Northern Governors extend sympathy, support to Borno State over devastating floods

By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has extended his 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.
This tragedy, caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam, has submerged significant portions of Maiduguri, including key infrastructures and several residential areas, displacing thousands of people and causing untold hardship.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, on behalf of the 19 northern governors, extended assurances of solidarity and support to Governor Babagana Zulum and the people of Borno State, particularly those affected by the flooding.
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, according to a statement Tuesday, by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House Gombe, commended the swift response of Borno State government and the efforts of emergency responders and other volunteers on the ground.
However, given the scale of 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.