The President Bola Tinubu-led government has said it has approved the supply of food items and water to Borno State.
This comes amid the flood disaster that sacked the state capital Maiduguri.
This development on the donation was communicated by the Minister for Agriculture and Food security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, through a post on his official X handle.
“Following the visit of our President and Commander in Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, to Borno State to commiserate with the people and government after the recent flood disaster, he has given me his approval and directive to deliver 6,000 tonnes of assorted food items to the Borno State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, @ProfZulum on behalf of the Federal Government.
He listed the items as: “100 trailers of milled rice, 50 trailers of maize, 30 trailers of sorghum and 20 trailers of millet.”
In addition, it was stated that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has also made available 2,000 water pumps to assist communities still affected by flooding.
“Furthermore, a committee will be constituted under the National Agricultural Development Fund to assess and provide recommendations for enhancing agricultural activities in the state, ensuring that those whose livelihoods depend on farming receive support in rebuilding their futures.” the statement read.
Following the visit of our President and Commander in Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to Borno State to commiserate with the people and government after the recent flood disaster, he has given me his approval and directive to deliver 6,000… pic.twitter.com/8Rx2BU6TCW
— Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON (@SenatorAKyari) September 21, 2024
Recently, Tinubu visited Maiduguri while pledging Government support in the aftermath of the collapsed Alau Dam flooding that has claimed many lives and destroyed properties.
Source:- Saharareporters
Now Playing: Love Bug
Aretti Adi
SPONSORED LINKS
[CLICK HERE] For Music Artwork, Website Design And SEO Setup
INSTALL 9JAFLAVER MUSIC APP, STREAM, DOWNLOAD, AND PLAY MUSIC OFFLINE
CHECK OUT FUNNY PICTURE AND MEME HERE (CLICK HERE)
Chissom Anthony – Glory To God In The Highest [See Trending Gospel Song]
© 2014-2024 9jaflaver. All Rights Reserved.
About us | DMCA | Privacy Policy | Contact us
| Advertise| Request For Music | Terms Of Service
9jaflaver is not responsible for the content of external sites.