The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory, Aliyu Muktar Betara, has expressed solidarity with the victims of the Maiduguri flood, assuring them that necessary intervention will be provided by the House upon resumption.
Betara, who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State, made this known on Thursday during an on-the-spot assessment of the flood disaster in Maiduguri.
He said, “We will bring this flood disaster, a major humanitarian crisis, to the floor as a matter of Urgent Public Importance when the House resumes from the annual recess in the coming weeks.”
While expressing grief over the death and displacement of thousands of Maiduguri residents, Betara applauded the prompt intervention of Governor Zulum towards cushioning the effects of the flood disaster. He also donated the sum of N100 million to support the affected people of Maiduguri.
Meanwhile, the National Emergency Management Agency has reported that no fewer than 37 deaths were recorded during the Maiduguri flood disaster, which commenced last week Friday. As of Thursday, 12th September, an additional 30 deaths were recorded.
Speaking on the current trend of flooding across the country, NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, indicated that, “29 States and 172 LGAs have been impacted by flooding, affecting 1,048,312 people, displacing 625,239, and leading to the death of 259 lives.”
The Borno State Emergency Management Agency has also reported that it has so far rescued 3,683 people trapped in their homes following the severe flooding.
