BY: NEWS EDITOR, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024/ 02:14PM
The Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, led by Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo, the ministry's commissioner has received additional unaccompanied children, as the state continues to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating flood in the state.
The September 10, flood displaced over a million people mostly children and women.
The ministry has been working to reunite these children with their families, with many successful reunifications already recorded.
However, efforts are ongoing to locate and reunite the remaining children.
Many children were separated from their families during the flood, and the public's help is crucial in spreading the word to ensure all children are returned to their families.
The Borno State government, led by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, remains committed to supporting vulnerable populations, including children, women and other vulnerable groups.
As the search for missing family members continues, the ministry urges anyone with information about unaccompanied children to come forward.
How You Can Help:
- Report any information about unaccompanied children to the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.
- Spread the word to help locate missing family members.
- Support local relief efforts to aid those affected by the flood.
The ministry's dedication to reuniting families offers hope amidst the devastation, and collective action will ensure the well-being of these vulnerable children.