The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, on Sunday, constituted a Borno Flood Relief Committee to ensure the appropriate distribution of items and funds to those affected by the recent flooding in the state.
A statement by Borno’s Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, said the committee is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring no victim is left out in the disbursement of funds and relief materials across Maiduguri.
He said the governor has also admonished members of the committee to handle their responsibilities with utmost dedication and transparency,
According to the SSG, Zulum emphasised the relevance of the committee’s work on the communities affected by the flood.
Some members of the Borno Flood Relief Committee are
1 The Department of State Services (DSS)
2 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
3 Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)
4 The Special Adviser on Monitoring/Evaluation as the Chairman, Baba Gujubawu
5 Ibrahim Umara as the co-chairman (A professor from the University of Maiduguri)
6 Civil Society Organisations
7 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)
8 Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI)
9 Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
10 Development and humanitarian agencies
11 His Royal Highest, Shehu of Borno
