Alau Dam last collapsed exactly 10 years ago on September 13, 1994, displacing about 400,000 residents.
The Presidential candidates of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on the federal and the sub- national governments to as a matter of urgency extend necessary supports in aid and relief to victims of flood disaster in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
It would be recalled that in the wake of the horrendous flood that sack many parts of Maiduguri, on Tuesday, thousands of residents fled their homes in Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin.
The flood was consequent upon the collapse of the Alau Dam, which has been overstretched for the past few weeks.
Reacting to the development on his X page on Wednesday, the former governor of Anambra and a former presidential candidate, posted that he was saddened by the loss of lives and disruption of activities by the disaster.
Peter Obi’s post reads: “I am deeply saddened by the multiple loss of lives and disruption of activities in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, which has just been hit by a devastating flood disaster.
“It is heartbreaking to think about the families who have been bereaved or torn apart, the homes that have been destroyed, and the livelihoods that have been ruined.
“I can only imagine the pain and suffering that the people of Maiduguri are going through right now.
“My thoughts and prayers are with them, and I hope that they find the strength and resilience to get through this difficult time.
“In times like these, together as a nation, we must support each other. I urge the federal and state governments to do everything within their powers to provide aid and relief to those affected by this natural disaster.
“We need to work together to rebuild and restore the communities that have been damaged. May God console and protect the people of Maiduguri, and may He give them the courage and hope they need to face the days ahead. -PO”
Alau Dam last collapsed exactly 10 years ago on September 13, 1994, displacing about 400,000 residents.
In an effort to mitigate the fallout of the recent flood incident, President Bola Tinubu had directed the immediate evacuation of residents affected by floods in the state.
Tinubu assured the Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Zulum of the federal government’s preparedness to give it’s support in order to meet immediate humanitarian needs of the people.
Meanwhile, the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has promised his home stead 50 trucks of rice to cushion the effects of the flood disaster on the victims.
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