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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged all federal and Borno state government agencies to spare no effort in tackling all humanitarian challenges occasioned by the flooding that ravaged Maiduguri on Monday, September 9.
Communities in the Borno state capital were submerged early hours of Tuesday by a flood from the collapsed Alau Dam.
APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka in a condolence statement to the government and people of Borno State in Abuja on Wednesday, expressed concern and commiserated with the victims of the flood.
The statement reads: “The All Progressives Congress (APC) commiserates with the government and good people of Borno State, especially those who have been displaced or have lost their means of livelihood as a result of the flooding caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam.
“We are deeply saddened by the pain and suffering that this unprecedented flooding has brought upon our people in Maiduguri and its environs, with the destruction of homes, farmlands, businesses, public buildings, and even the palace of the Shehu of Borno.
“As directed by President Bola Tinubu, the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has visited Maiduguri to undertake an on-the-spot assessment of the tragic incident and has further directed federal government emergency services to support the State government to immediately evacuate affected residents to safety, and provide all necessary assistance to them.
“We urge all agencies of Borno state and Federal government to spare no effort in tackling all humanitarian challenges occasioned by this disaster.”
The party then prayed that God comfort and grant full restoration to the victims of the incident.