Tag: Flood victims

Flooding: Kaduna govt. presents ₦2bn compensation cheques to victims

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KDSG on flooding compensation

Kaduna State government has presented ₦2 billion in compensation cheques to victims of flooding in the state. The state governor, Uba Sani, handed over the cheques to the affected persons during the groundbreaking ceremony for the 34 billion Rigasa/Tudun-Wada Flood and Gully Erosion Control Project on Thursday. In an issued statement, Governor Sani described the compensation and the new project as part of the state government’s commitment to tackling the persistent challenges of flooding, gully erosion, and environmental degradation across Kaduna State. “This important intervention reflects a fundamental principle that…

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President Tinubu visits Maiduguri, commiserate with flood-hit victims

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President Bola Tinubu yesterday arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to offer condolences to the residents, in the aftermath of the devastating flood that resulted in loss of lives and extensive damage to properties. The President, who returned to the country last night after trips to UAE, China and UK, arrived at the Air component of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, Air Force Base Maiduguri at 03:18 pm. On arrival, the President was received by the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Air component…

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Maiduguri Flood Disaster:A/Bello Foundation calls for urgent support for victims, others

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Maiduguri flood

…Tinubu orders VP to visit affected areas The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, (SABMF), has issued an urgent appeal for support to aid the victims of the devastating flood that has hit Maiduguri and other communities in Borno State. Recall that residents fled their homes following the devastating flood in the state capital. The Alau Dam, which has been at full capacity for the past week, reportedly collapsed in the early hours of yesterday. The areas most affected include Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin. Wild animals, including snakes, crocodiles and…

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Sen. Ibrahim Bomai donates N20m, relief materials to Yobe flood victims

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Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai, representing Yobe-South Senatorial District, has provided relief support to victims of flood in five wards of Potiskum and Nangere local government areas. The affected wards are Nangere, Chukuriwa, Dogonini, Yerimaram, and Barebari-Bauya-Lailai ward. Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai who was represented by Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed (Ibbiyo) donated the sum of N20,000,000; 500 wrappers; 1,000 blankets, and 1,000 children’s wears to the flood victims. In his remarks, at the occasion of distribution of the relief support, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed, on behalf of Senator Bomai, sympathized with the flood…

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