Senator Shehu Buba donates N50m to Borno flood victims
From Abdulwahab Muhammad Bauchí
The chairman Senate committee on National security and intelligence Senator Shehu Buba Umar has donated the sum of N 50 million to support victims of the flooding disaster in Borno State. Senator Shehu Buba made the donation today Thursday, when he visited Maiduguri to commiserate with the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and the people of the State.The lawmaker, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District, was accompanied by the leadership and Stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress in Bauchi that included State Chairman of APC Mohammed Lawal Tilde, former Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Yahaya Miya. Alhaji Bala Hadith, and many stakeholders from Bauchi South Senatorial District. Senator Shehu Bub, during the visit, commended Governor Zulum and the Borno State Government for their prompt response to the disaster by deploying emergency services to provide relief materials, evacuate affected residents, and restore basic services. He commended the federal government for its swift response and support; and urged development partners, as well as humanitarian organizations to assist Borno State to mitigate the impact of the flood. He said Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected victims we with all people of Borno State and pray for the souls of the deceased, and speedy recovery for all those affected by the disaster.
Borno State Governor His Excellency Professor Babagana Umara Zulum expressed gratitude for the support extended by Senator Shehu Buba Umar and thanked the senator for the swift assistance provided during this critical time and pledged that the assistance will be use judiciously for the benefit of the victims.
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