BY HADIZA IBRAHIM NGULDE, OCTOBER 16, 2024
In a bid to alleviate the suffering caused by recent floods in the Maiduguri Metropolitan and Jere Local Government Areas (LGAs), the Borno State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Hauwa Abubakar, has provided crucial relief to vulnerable groups, with a special focus on women and persons with disabilities.
The relief efforts reached 200 flood-affected individuals, with priority given to those most at risk, including women, children, and the disabled.
The distributed items included essentials such as rice, mats, insecticide-treated mosquito nets, blankets, clothes, and plastic buckets to help ease the hardship many are facing.
Barr. Hauwa Abubakar emphasized the critical need to support the most vulnerable during such trying times.
'These are challenging moments for our communities, especially for women and other vulnerable groups who are often the hardest hit in disasters like these. Our team has made concerted efforts to ensure that we reach those most in need,' she said.
The Attorney-General also highlighted the importance of continued community efforts in recovery, expressing her commitment to ongoing support.
'We are dedicated to helping these families rebuild their lives. It is our hope that this gesture provides some comfort as they begin the recovery process. The Borno State Government and all our partners deserve immense gratitude for their support,' she added.
In addition to her individual efforts, Barr. Hauwa in collaboration with the CEO of Dark Green Leaves Initiative, contributed a significant volume of aid, including 500 bags of rice, 500 mats, 500 blankets and 500 wrappers (clothing for women)
The Attorney-General, who also serves as a peace ambassador, extended an invitation to other peace ambassadors to join in the distribution of humanitarian support, particularly for those most affected by the flood disaster.
The initiative has received further backing from organizations such as Kickstart Africa and other donors, who contributed ten irrigation kits and ten dignity kits, including mosquito coils and used clothing.
Barr. Hauwa personally contributed additional irrigation kits in partnership with PACHE.
'It is our collective duty to stand by the most vulnerable members of our community during such crises. Together, we can provide not only immediate relief but also long-term recovery for those who need it the most,' she concluded.