The Borno State victims of flood were supported with N100 million by Alhaji Atiku Abubujar, Wazirin Adamawa.
Atiku was former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the 2023 presidential election.
While commiserating with the government and people of Borno State Atiku said what happened was a monumental disaster that required the assistance of everyone.
“The purpose of our visit has already been announced by the Master of Ceremony. I want to let you know that whatever affects Borno, as he said, also affects me. It is in that capacity therefore, Your Excellency, that we have come here with my delegation, as mentioned or announced, to commensurate with you, the government and the good people of Borno State.
“This is a monumental disaster that has not been witnessed before in the history of this state. Therefore, we want to let you know that you are not alone in this sad event which led to the loss of thousands of lives and to offer our deepest condolences to the door of those who have died.
“Of course, it is a time of rebuilding because that is what follows immediately after such disasters. And you are not alone in that. We want to let you know that we are all partners as well as the rebuilding of Maiduguri and Borno State in general.
“Therefore, I want to announce my own contribution to the rebuilding of Borno State to the tune of ₦100 million. And we will appreciate details of where that money can be paid into. And of course, and finally, we pray with repose for the souls of those who have died. In the name of the Almighty Allah, the Great. Eternal rest and peace.”
