By Ola Kay
BUA Group, conglomerate, has donated N2 billion towards mitigating the plight of the victims of flood disaster in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
This was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement a statement by the organization , stating that, BUA Group donated N1 billion in cash and essential food supplies worth N1 billion to help alleviate the sufferings of displaced persons and communities impacted by the floods.
The conglomerate stated that food items such as sugar, rice,flour, pasta and other essential items will be distributed to the most affected areas to provide relief to the victims.
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu,who spoke during the company’s visit to Maiduguri, said the flooding inflicted severe hardship on thousands of families.
He assured that BUA will work with government agencies and stakeholders to ensure that necessary resources are deployed to support the people of Maiduguri who suffered greatly from the natural disaster.
The BUA Group chairman stated that, “At BUA, we believe it is our responsibility, as an organisation deeply rooted in the fabric of Nigerian society, to act swiftly and meaningfully in providing relief to those affected,” he said.
“Our N2 billion donation to the victims of the recent flooding in Borno is our own way of supporting the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
“Our thoughts are with the families and individuals who have been affected by this disaster. As we continue to extend our support, we urge other corporate organisations and well-meaning individuals to join us in this effort to restore hope and rebuild lives.”
Recall that, on September 10, flood displaced thousands of residents from their places of residence in the Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin areas of Maiduguri.
And, following the disaster that shook the entire state, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, revealed that more than 30 people died and over 400,000 have been displaced due to the flood in the state capital.
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