Senate President Lawan Donates N50m To Support Borno Flood Victims

Senate President Lawan Donates N50m To Support Borno Flood Victims

Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has donated N50 million to support victims of the flooding disaster in Borno State.

Senator Lawan made the donation on Tuesday, when he visited Maiduguri to commiserate with the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, according to a statement by his media adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, in Abuja.

The lawmaker, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District, was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Y’au Usman Dachia, Rt. Hon. Adamu Dala Dogo and Hon Sanda Karabade of Yobe State House of Assembly.

Others on his entourage were his special adviser on budget, Alhaji Suleiman Jamo; Chairman of Bade Local Government Council, Hon. Ibrahim Yurema, his former Chief of Staff, Dr. Mohammed Aji, and many stakeholders from Yobe North Senatorial District.

Senator Lawan, during the visit, commended Governor Zulum and the Borno State Government for their prompt response to the disaster by deploying emergency services to provide relief materials, evacuate affected residents, and restore basic services.

He further commended the federal government for its swift response and support; and urged development partners, as well as humanitarian organizations to assist Borno State to mitigate the impact of the flood.

He prayed for the souls of the deceased, and speedy recovery for all those affected by the disaster.