The United States of America (USA) has provided support to flood victims in Maiduguri and other parts of Borno State, News About Nigeria reports.
The US Embassy in Nigeria disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
It noted that the US has stepped up to provide critical humanitarian aid to thousands of victims in the state.
Recall that severe flooding occurred in the state on the 10th of September, which led to the loss of lives, widespread destruction of properties, and the displacement of countless families.
The flood was supposedly caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam on the state Ngadda River.
The US government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, launched a major relief effort and has distributed emergency hot meals to more than 67,000 people in four camps hosting internally displaced persons.
The statement reads, “The United States is deeply saddened by the devastating floods that have affected Maiduguri and other parts of Borno State, resulting in loss of life, destruction of property, and the displacement of many families.
“We extend our condolences to the victims, their families, and all those impacted by this disaster,” the statement reads.
“In response, the US government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, launched a major relief effort, working alongside United Nations agencies and other partners.
“Over the past few days, USAID, in partnership with the World Food Program, has distributed emergency hot meals to more than 67,000 people in four camps hosting internally displaced persons.
“The WFP is also delivering life-saving nutritional aid to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under the age of five.
“Through the World Food Program, USAID is providing hot meal rations in four camps hosting internally displaced persons and has reached more than 67,000 individuals in the past few days.
“The WFP also is providing emergency nutrition assistance to pregnant and lactating women, including children under five years old. The International Organisation for Migration is using an initial $3 million in USAID funding to address flood needs across the country.
“To further address urgent needs, USAID is supporting the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service in conducting food airlifts to inaccessible areas in Borno and Maiduguri city.”
