The Ogun State Government has extended a helping hand to Borno State by donating N200 million in support of victims of the catastrophic flood that recently struck the region. The donation, aimed at assisting those affected by the disaster, was announced on Saturday by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to the Ogun Governor on Media and Strategy.

This contribution comes after Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed his condolences to the people of Borno and praised the swift response from both the state and federal governments. The donation is intended to provide immediate relief for displaced residents and help alleviate the impact of the flooding.

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“The flood has created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, and it’s essential that all Nigerians rally together to support those in need,” Abiodun remarked.

According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the flood was triggered by the overflowing of the Alau Dam following heavy rains, marking the worst flooding in Maiduguri in three decades. The disaster has displaced over 414,000 people and claimed at least 30 lives.

Borno’s government has already begun recovery efforts, including fumigation as floodwaters recede, while other states, such as Gombe, have also contributed to aid relief efforts.

Governor Abiodun’s N200 million donation adds to the growing national support for those affected by this crisis.