The Borno State government said only N4.4 billion has been received out of the over N13 billion donations announced to e flood victims.
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum who disclosed this on Monday, said the state government had opened a dedicated account aimed at supporting the ongoing efforts to alleviate the hardships facing those affected by the Maiduguri flood disaster.
“So far, we acknowledged a pledge of N13,195,500,000; however, as of yesterday (Sunday), we received a total amount of N4,441,494,902.81. All allocations to this account shall be made public in due course.”
The governor, who was speaking during the inauguration of a 35-member Relief Disbursement Committee in Maiduguri, urged the members to approach the task with diligence and integrity.
“We must be accountable for every resource entrusted to us,” he said.
Zulum said transparency was paramount, adding that “we must ensure that every naira allocated for relief is used effectively and reaches those who are suffering.”
He ordered that all allowances for the committee members shall be paid by the State Government and not from the relief fund.
Zulum directed that 100 per cent of the donations be disbursed to the flood victims., adding that the state government would ensure the rehabilitation of public facilities such as hospitals, roads, and bridges while providing the needed financial support to those affected.
Sympathizers have continued to troop to the state to commensurate with the government over the flood disaster, making pledges to the flood victims.
