Muktar Betara, a member of the House of Representatives in Borno, has donated N100m to flood victims in the state.
News About Nigeria reports that Betara represents Biu, Bayo, Shani, and Kwaya/Kusar federal constituency in the Borno state.
Some media reports that 37 people have been confirmed dead, with over 400,000 others displaced owing to the heavy downpour that caused the collapse of the Alau Dam.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Rep member made the donation to Babagana Zulum, Borno state governor, during an on-the-spot assessment of the disaster in Maiduguri on Thursday.
“I wish to, on behalf of myself, my family, and the good people of Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya/Kusar Federal Constituency, donate the sum of N100 million to support the affected people of Maiduguri,” he said.
“Your Excellency, I on behalf of the good people of Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya/Kusar Federal Constituency, wish to commiserate with you and the entire state government and all our people who are directly and indirectly affected by this unfortunate flood incident, which led to the untimely death of our dear beloved brothers and sisters.
“As evident, thousands of our people were rendered homeless and their livelihoods washed away. May Almighty Allah condole you and all of us and grant the departed souls of our loved ones aljanah-firdaus.
“I wish to also commend Your Excellency and your cabinet for rallying support for our people who were affected by this unfortunate incident as well as the previous interventions you have initiated to bring succour to the affected people across the state.”
Ahead of the resumption of the National Assembly from its annual vacation; Betara pledged to bring to the knowledge of the House the impact the flood left on the people.
“I will ensure that this flood disaster, which remains a major humanitarian crisis, is brought to the floor as a matter of urgent public importance when the House resumes from the annual recess in the coming weeks.”
