Borno Flood: Gov Zulum Blames Heavy Rain, Climate Change, Carbon Emissions

And I think government has done their best in order to alleviate the suffering.” On plans of the government to avoid further occurrence, the Borno State Governor explained that“in the next few months to come, federal government will take a decisive action that will ensure stoppage of the overflow of theAlau Dam“.

“So I cannot exactly say that government has not been doing anything, but rather the unfortunate situation is that of high rainfall intensity that has never been witnessed.” Speaking on addressing the humanitarian challenges of theflood victims,Professor Zulum praised President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and federal government agencies for their interventions and support.

“While the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and the Federal Ministry of Environment are on ground, assessment has begun in order to look into the possibility of establishing medium and longer-term sustainable solutions that will ensure the prevention of future occurrences.

“While in terms of addressing the immediate humanitarian assistance, you can see the President has delegated theVice Presidentto come to Maiduguri.

“And most importantly, the sub-nationals are also here, the non-governmental organizations are also here, UN organizations are also here.

He came in with NEMA officials, with Ministry for Agriculture, NNPC, they brought a huge amount of food items amongst others to the government and people of Borno State..

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