The Ogun government has donated N200 million to its Borno counterpart following the devastating flood which recently ravaged the state, an official said on Saturday.
Kayode Akinmade, the special adviser to Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on media and strategy, announced the donation in a statement in Abeokuta.
The flood had destroyed property and displaced thousands of residents of the state.
Mt Akinmade quoted Mr Abiodun as saying the gesture was aimed at assisting the flood’s victims and providing immediate relief.
”He had earlier sent messages of condolence to the people and government of Borno.
“The governor had also commended the Borno Government for its prompt response, alongside interventions from the federal government,” the media adviser said.
He further stated that Mr Abiodun had noted that the flood had caused an unimaginable humanitarian crisis in the state.
”It is important for Nigerians to provide succour for the affected people.
“The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that the flood began after the Alau Dam overflowed due to heavy rainfall, leading to the worst flooding the town had experienced in 30 years.
“According to reports, at least 414,000 people were displaced, and 30 lives lost in the devastating flood in Maiduguri, the Borno capital,” the governor was further quoted to have said.
(NAN)
