By Fatimah Idera
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has donated N200 million to the Borno State Government following the devastating flood disaster that recently ravaged the state, destroying property and displacing thousands of residents.
In a statement via the official Ogun State Government X handle said, the Governor, Dapo Abiodun who had earlier sent messages of condolence to the people and government of Borno State, commending the state government for its prompt response alongside interventions from the federal government.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade revealed that the gesture was aimed at assisting the victims of the flood and providing immediate relief.
He noted that the flood had caused an unimaginable humanitarian crisis in the state, necessitating immediate support from all Nigerians to provide succour for the affected people.
The National Emergency Management Agency 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 have been displaced, and 30 lives lost in the devastating flood in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital so the government thought to help with funds intervention.
Residents react:
An X user named Opedaydydx5 reacted to the post by saying “This governor has not paid pensioners!!!!
Also @Canice_Prince tweeted that “You mean The TOUT RAVAGED OGUN STATE have that amount of money?”
Another user @Omotoyosiwrites said “Dapo Abiodun and his lack of focus
You Dey donate money to give to another state when the roads in your state are inaccessible, your people are hungry and you failed to pay Pensioners.
Just doing fine boy all over. 5 years now, not one achievement. Ozwor”
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