FLOOD RESPONSE

Flood Response

-250 Flood Victims in Garin Kolo, Nangere LGA Recieved Food Basket
-Governor Buni directs SEMA to relocate communities at High Risk

In continuation of swift response and demonstration of compassionate leadership, His Excellency Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni, CON, Executive Governor of Yobe State, has provided food Basket to 250 households affected by recent floods in Garin Kolo, Chukuriwa Ward of Nangere Local Government Area.

The intervention followed severe flooding that displaced families and destroyed farmlands and worsen by deplition of thier food reserves. Moved by the hardship of the victims, Governor Buni immediately directed the delivery of food relief to cushion their suffering.

The distribution was jointly supervised by the Executive Chairman of Nangere Local Government, Hon. Samaila Musa, alongside community leaders, ensuring accountability and transparency in the exercise.

Speaking on behalf of the Local Government Chairman, the Vice Chairman commended Governor Buni for his timely intervention and empathy towards the people, describing the support as life-saving.

This assistance was informed by a recent RNA and sympathy mission carried out by the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), led by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Goje. Following the appeal made by community representative Sheriff Almuhajir, SEMA promptly relayed the needs of the victims to the Governor, leading to swift government action.

Each household received a 50kg bag of maize flour. Beneficiaries, while collecting their rations, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Governor Buni, the State Government, and SEMA for responding without delay. They prayed for continued peace, prosperity, and protection for the state’s leadership.

This intervention not only reflects the government’s strong commitment to safeguarding the welfare of its people in times of disaster but also highlights the role of SEMA in ensuring accountability and effective coordination in humanitarian response.

Other communities already profiled across the state will be reached out as Governement and partners are mobilising resouces to respond.