BY NEWS EDITOR
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has visited Ngala Local Government Area to assess the damage caused by recent flooding, which left the area inaccessible for nearly four months.
The governor also distributed relief items to victims of the flood.
Ngala was affected by flooding in September, which led to the displacement of people, especially women and children, who are always the most vulnerable groups in crises like this.
The floodwaters submerged homes, farmlands, and infrastructure, leaving many without access to basic necessities.
During his visit, Gov. Zulum sympathized with the affected community and assured them that his administration, in partnership with the federal government, will provide the necessary solutions to prevent future occurrences.
'Gamboru Ngala, headquarters of Ngala Local Government, was cut off from the rest of the country for about four months as a result of this year's flood and heavy rainfall.
'We came to examine the extent of damage and look into the possibility of supporting the victims. You can see a greater percentage of the town is submerged in water. However, I still want to appeal to the people to desist from building houses on waterways.
'The situation is very obnoxious and both the federal and state governments will look into the possibility of supporting them. Most importantly, the town cannot be accessed, thereby cutting the community from food supply. So during our visit, we will also distribute food items donated to the state by the federal government.
'We will also examine the situation and see how we can address the flooding issues here. We will take some immediate measures and ensure medium and longer-term solutions are implemented to prevent future occurrences,' the governor said.
The governor's team distributed food items donated by the federal government to support the affected community.