Vice-President Kashim Shettima deems the recent floods in Maiduguri as the most catastrophic in Borno State in three decades.
Shettima stated this during an on-the-spot assessment of the devastating floods on Tuesday.
Many Maiduguri residents were displaced by water following the collapse of the Alau Dam, which has been at full capacity for the past few weeks.
President Bola Tinubu asked the vice president to visit the affected state while directing the immediate evacuation of residents.
The vice president condoled the victims and assured residents of the federal government’s commitment to the welfare of the affected communities.
“I am deeply devastated by the flood that has engulfed Maiduguri and its environs,” Shettina said.
“My heart goes out to the families who have tragically lost their homes and livelihoods in this calamity.
“Now, more than ever, we are compelled as a nation to come together to overcome the losses suffered, and we are committed to finding lasting solutions to this recurring issue.”
He said the federal government has implemented comprehensive contingency plans and proactive measures to mitigate the potential impacts of flooding in Nigeria.
