President Bola Tinubu has ordered the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately assist the flood victims in parts of Maiduguri, the state capital of Borno.
Tinubu gave the order in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday, where he expressed deep concern about the flooding.
The worst flood in recent decades has displaced thousands of residents and affected facilities such as the Post office and the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday, said President Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the state, especially to the families that have lost their means of livelihood due to the disaster triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam.
While relevant authorities are still assessing the damage wrought by the flood, the president called for the immediate evacuation of people from affected areas.
He assured Governor Babagana Zulum that the Federal Government is ready to collaborate to address the immediate humanitarian needs of the affected people.
The president also said he remained committed to mobilising federal resources to support the state during this difficult time.
Millions of naira, including livestock were said to have also been lost to the floods, while thousands have been displaced.