President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has allocated N108 billion to the states to battle natural calamities.
Every state is entitled to N3 billion.
This follows major floods that have devastated northern states.
Many southern states are in jeopardy. Aside from flooding, erosion is widespread across the country, particularly in the Southeast. Kaduna is also currently dealing with erosion.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has also projected increased rainfall and flooding as the year ends.
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum revealed yesterday that he has received N3 billion from the Federal Government to address the humanitarian catastrophe.
He says the horrific scenario has displaced at least one million people.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who temporarily relocated to Maiduguri to support the state government’s efforts to assist flood victims, returned to the Presidential Villa yesterday and hosted House of Representatives Speaker Abbas Tajudeen.
Shettima called the situation in Maiduguri a “national calamity”.
Shettima confirmed the President’s permission for the disaster management fund, telling the speaker:
“The President has shown his zeal, willingness, and commitment to partner with the states to address these issues.
“Recently, he approved the release of N3 billion to each state of the federation to address some of these challenges so that all parts of the federation should have buy-in and belonging.”
The speaker promised that the House would give all necessary support to assist the victims.
He said:
“We in the National Assembly are looking all through to see what kind of support we will give the people affected.
“Insha Allah, it will come to pass, and people will go back to their normal lives and businesses as if it did not happen because we and you will make sure that we provide all the palliatives for them to regain their means of livelihood.”
Shettima lauded Abbas for his “stellar leadership in the National Assembly,” noting that despite approximately 70% of the members being newly sworn in, the Speaker has kept the flag flying.