GOVERNOR MAI MALA BUNI RECEIVED THE SWISS DEPUTY AMBASSADOR MR. SIAMAK ROUHANI IN GOVERNMENT HOUSE DAMATURU

Strengthening Partnerships for a Resilient Yobe State, as Governor Buni received Swiss deputy Ambassador Mr. Siamak Rouhani in Government House Damaturu.

The Embassy of Switzerland announced a collaborative initiative with the Yobe State Government aimed at flood prevention and disaster risk reduction.

Following the devastating floods of 2024, the Swiss delegation visit Yobe state to explore areas of technical support and other opportunities for sustainable flood management.

The delegation, led by Deputy Ambassador Mr. Siamak Rouhani, includes Ms. Valeria Hutter, a Disaster Risk Reduction expert, and Mr. Nicolas Martin-Achard. The team engaged key stakeholders, including government officials, technical partners, UN agencies, and INGOs, to identify actionable strategies for flood prevention and resilience building.

The deputy Ambassador was received at the State Government House, with commissioners of Health, Humanitarian, Environment, advisers to His Excellency and Chairmen of Flood prone areas all present during the courtesy call.

The scooping mission by the Switzerland team is aimed at appreciating Yobe State government for the continued partnership and enabling environment and also to present to His Excellency their plans to support DRR.

While responding to them, His Excellency On behalf of Yobe State Government extended appreciation for their commitment to fostering international partnerships and addressing disaster risk challenges and keying into state development plans, assuring them that Yobe will continue providing enabling environment aimed at building resilient communities and implementing innovative infrastructure to safeguard lives and livelihoods in Yobe State.

The deputy Ambassador said “We look forward to this collaboration and commend Yobe State’s leadership for prioritizing disaster management and climate adaptation for a stronger, more sustainable future”