NIGERIAN SOUTHERN SENATORS FORUM sympathizes with Borno state ON THE RECENT FLOOD INCIDENTS IN MAIDUGURi

The Nigerian Southern Senators Forum wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to the government and people of Borno State over the recent devastating flood incidents that have resulted in the loss of lives, displacement of communities, and destruction of properties.

This is contained in a statement by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, chairman of the forum

   
The statement reads:
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic impact of these floods on the lives of the residents of Maiduguri.

We stand in solidarity with all those who have been affected by this natural disaster and commend the efforts of the Federal and Borno State governments, emergency response agencies, and humanitarian organizations who are working tirelessly to provide relief and support to the victims of this disaster”

“As the Senators representing the Southern part of the country, we are committed to working with our brother colleagues across the country to ensure that measures are put in place to prevent such occurrences in the future.

We call on relevant agencies of government to intensify efforts towards mitigating the adverse effects of climate change and implementing effective flood control measures to safeguard lives and properties”

“In this challenging time, we urge all Nigerians to support the ongoing relief efforts in any way possible and to continue to pray for the speedy recovery of those affected.

May Almighty Allah comfort the families of the victims, and grant the government and people of Borno State the wisdom, strength and courage to rebuild”