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PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES CREATION OF DISASTER RELIEF FUND FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

todaySeptember 17, 2024

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President BOLA TINUBU has promised to provide a disaster relief fund in Maiduguri, Borno State, to assist Nigerian citizens impacted by floods and other disasters

The president, made the announcement yesterday at the Borno Government House, when he visited the state to sympathise with the government and people over the recent flooding from ALAU DAM,.

 The president, who noted that the relief fund was needed as the climate becomes more unpredictable, with many places in the country becoming vulnerable, further urged the private sector to contribute to the fund.

 On his part, the Governor of Borno State, BABAGANA ZULUM thanked the President for the visit and commended the prompt intervention of Federal Government agencies, particularly the National Emergency Management Agency and the military’s Theatre Command, in evacuating stranded victims.

Written by: Ella Adike

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