YOBE GOV’T RESPONSE TO POTISKUM FLOOD VICTIM…

Update on Yobe State Government Response to Potiskum Flood Victims.
(CASH FOR RENT PROVIDED TO 102 DISPLACED HH)

In line with the directive of His Excellency, Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni, CON, Executive Governor of Yobe State, the State Government through Yobe SEMA has continued to provide life-saving assistance and early recovery support to victims of the recent flood disaster in Potiskum.

Over 600 displaced persons who sought temporary shelter at Sabon Gari Primary School benefitted from the following government-led interventions:

A. Cash-for-Rent Support – 102 displaced households received two months’ rent support to enable their reintegration into safe and dignified housing within their communities.

B. Daily meal for Displaced HH for 2days

C. Distribution of Non-Food Items (NFIs) – Yobe SEMA provided essential relief materials to meet immediate household needs for shelter/Hygiene:

1. Mosquito nets
2. Blankets
3. Mats
4. Buckets
5. Kettle
6. Bathing Soap
7. Detergents
8. Washing soap

D. Dignity Kits and Additional NFIs – distributed by SEMA in collaboration with HOPLE.

E. Shelter Support – displaced families were linked with local agents to facilitate access to temporary accommodation.

To actualize the above, a coordination meeting was convened with the Local Government Authority, security agencies, humanitarian partners, community leaders, and traditional rulers to ensure a smooth transition and safe exit of displaced persons from temporary shelters.

Progress of Registration and Validation (as of 17th August 2025):

Total communities registered so far: 7 out of 21
Total households registered: 361 HH
Total individuals profiled: 2,634 persons
Validation of the remaining 14 communities is ongoing.

The Yobe State Government deeply appreciates the immense support of partners who have stood with us in this response, including:

NEMA
International Red Cross
IOM
Centre for Civilians in Conflict
HOPLE
Primary Healthcare Management Board
UNICEF
WHO
Security Agencies
NEDC

Tragically, one fatality was reported at Gadan Talakawa, Dogo Nini Ward. May Allah grant the deceased eternal rest.

While registration and validation continue tomorrow across other affected locations, His Excellency has directed the immediate mobilization of additional resources to ensure that all victims already profiled receive timely support to aid their recovery and restore normalcy.