BY: AISHA UMAR LAWAN, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024/ 11:16PM
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has established a committee to oversee flood disaster relief disbursement.
The committee, announced by Secretary to the State Government Alhaji Bukar Tijjani, aims to coordinate government intervention for victims of flooding in Maiduguri and surrounding areas.
The flooding, caused by the Alau Dam overflow, has displaced communities and damaged public and private infrastructure.
The governor urged committee members to execute their tasks with commitment and transparency.
The 32-member committee includes representatives from various organizations, government agencies, and community leaders, ensuring transparency and accountability in relief efforts.
Committee members:
- Engr. Baba Bukar Gujubawu - Special Adviser Monitoring/Evaluation (Chairman)
- Prof. Ibrahim Umara - University of Maiduguri (Co-Chairman)
- Representative of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
- Representative of Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC)
- Representative of Nigeria Police
- Representative of Nigerian Military (Nigeria Army)
- Representative of Department of State Security (DSS)
- Representative of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC)
- Representative of North-East Development Commission (NEDC)
- Representative of Ministry of Sport Development, Youth Development and Poverty Alleviation
- Representative of Ministry of Women Affairs
- Representative of Ministry of Finance
- Prof. Muhammad Alhaji Abubakar
- Hon. Nasiru Ali Surundi
- Representative of State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
- Representative of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
- Representative of Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA)
- Representative of His Royal Highness, Shehu of Borno
- Representative of Development partners (UNDP)
- Representative of Humanitarian Partners (UNOCHA, FAO, WFP, UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM)
- Representative of Civil Society Organisations
- Representative of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)
- Representative of Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI)
- Representative of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
- Sheikh Abubakar Kyari
- Representative of Ministry of RRR
- Hon Ali Umara Bolori
- Khalifa Umar Sherrif Tijjani
- Chairman of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council
- Chairperson of Jere LGA
- Chairman of Mafa LGA
- Representative of Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Office (Member/Secretary)
The committee's diverse membership ensures a comprehensive approach to addressing the flood disaster's impact.