Speaker Abbas laments over Maiduguri flood, calls for immediate action

The Speaker of the House of Representatives. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has lamented the flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, between Monday and Tuesday.

Flood took over most parts of Maiduguri following a downpour that led to the collapse of the Alao Dam. The palace of the Shehu of Borno, among other key places, was reportedly affected by the ravaging flood.

Also, thousands of people were displaced by the flood.

Speaker Abbas, who expressed dismay at the flood, called for concerted efforts to provide succour to the affected residents.

The Speaker said, “I am disturbed by the news of the ravaging flood in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. This is a situation that calls for concern to every well-meaning Nigerian.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the people and government of Borno State at this trying moment,” the Speaker said, adding that “My heart goes out to the people of Maiduguri.”

He said, “I call on all the government agencies responsible for providing quick intervention in times of such emergencies to swing into action for the sake of the affected people.”

The Speaker equally called on the residents of other cities in the country where weather forecasts by relevant authorities indicated there would be floods in the coming days and weeks to take heed.