A delegation of the Lower Chamber has visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital that has been engulfed by a devastating flood.
Led by the Chairman of the Northern Regional Caucus, Alhassan Doguwa, the legislators commiserated with the government and people of the state over the tragic incident.
The delegation met with the state Lead Representative, Babagana Zulum, where Doguwa made public the intervention of the House on behalf of the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas.
Tending to reporters at the Government House in Maiduguri, Doguwa lauded President Bola Tinubu for his swift and effective response to the plight of the people of Borno State.
He communicated appreciation to the President for pledging the Federal Government’s backing to the state government and the impacted victims.
“We are here on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, and all members of the House to express our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Borno State,” he said.
“This donation of ₦100 million is a testament to our commitment to standing with Borno during this difficult time. We remain dedicated to supporting the state as it recovers from this disaster.
“We pledge the National Assembly’s readiness to liaise with the Federal Government to develop a legislative framework or any possible budgetary intervention to assist state governments in addressing the impacts of flood disasters in the country.”
Welcoming the delegation, the Lead Representative lauded the Lower Chamber for their immediate response to the crisis.
“On behalf of the people and Government of Borno State, I sincerely appreciate the Speaker, the House leadership, and all members for their quick and timely intervention,” he said.
“This prompt action will greatly assist in alleviating the suffering of our people and helping us manage the aftermath of this unfortunate disaster. The responsiveness of the House of Representatives in moments like this is truly reassuring.”
