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Maiduguri flood victims need urgent humanitarian support, says Prof. Yerima

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Ibrahim Ramalan
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A former House of Representatives member, Professor Haruna Yerima, has called on government agencies, humanitarian groups, corporate organisations and individuals to come to the aid of flood victims in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.

Mr Yerima, who is a university teacher, disclosed this in a statement he issued to sympathise with the flood victims on Wednesday.

Mr Yerima said: “Maiduguri residents need the support they can get from good-spirited individuals, corporate bodies and humanitarian agencies.”

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He said the disaster, the worst in more than 30 years, “has brought untold trauma to the residents of Maiduguri. They require the support of all and sundry in terms of food, medical supplies, water, clothing, among others”.

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The former lawmaker commended Vice President Kashim Shettima and Governor Babagana Zulum for their prompt efforts in ameliorating the suffering of the displaced residents.

He, however, said the federal and state governments could not do everything at the same time, they need the support of NGOs, corporate organisations and individuals.

“At a time like this, corporate organisations, humanitarian groups and well-to-do individuals must come and complement federal and state governments’ efforts in helping the people of Maiduguri who were devastated by this calamity,” Mr Yerima added.

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The university don said the floodwaters have unleashed venomous animals from the state zoo, deepening the threats of attacks among residents.

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He said the collaboration is needed to avert the breakdown of diseases in the state capital.

“It was on record that the floodwaters washed away a cemetery and thousands of septic tanks, which pose a greater danger to the wellbeing of the city’s residents.”

DAILY NIGERIAN reports that in the wake of the disaster, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, said more than 239,000 people were affected by the floods.

The Tuesday flooding was triggered by the collapse of Alau Dam which according to reports, has been at full capacity for weeks.

Greater parts of Maiduguri, which include Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin communities were submerged.

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The floods submerged the Shehu of Borno Palace, Maiduguri Prison, Maiduguri Zoo, cemeteries and thousands of residences.

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