President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt concern about the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.
The president’s reaction was contained in a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday afternoon.
Theliberationnews observed that the flood dubbed the worst in recent decades has displaced thousands of residents and affected facilities such as the Post office and the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
In the press statement, President Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the State, especially to the families that have lost their means of livelihood due to the disaster triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam.
While relevant authorities are still assessing the damage wrought by the flood, the President called for the immediate evacuation of people from affected areas.
President Tinubu assured Governor Babagana Umara Zulum that the Federal Government’s readiness to collaborate in address the immediate humanitarian needs of the affected people.
He ordered the National Emergency Management Agency to assist the flood victims.
