The Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, has revealed that only N4.4 billion out of the N13.1 billion pledged in donations and support for flood victims in Borno State has been realized.
Cyber Reporters gathered that the devastating floods in Maiduguri have left over 600,000 people displaced and at least 100 killed, prompting an outpouring of support from various organizations, groups, and individuals.
Tar stated that the available funds have been entrusted to the Disaster Relief Disbursement Committee for equitable distribution to those in need.
The commissioner said many flood victims have returned home voluntarily, while others remain in camps.
He said the state government is registering those who have opted to stay outside camps, encouraging them to relocate to safer areas.
He specifically said victims along Baga road will be directed to Gubio camp, while those in the Custom area will be routed to Muna camp, and those on Bama road to Dalori camp.
Commissioner Tar appealed for patience and cooperation, acknowledging the ongoing efforts of government agencies and partners to alleviate suffering.
Tar said the Governor has initiated cash support to households for rebuilding their homes and plans to merge some camps, allowing students to resume school in previously occupied facilities.
He reiterated that the Borno State Government remains committed to supporting flood victims and restoring normalcy to the affected communities.
He said: It is an all encompassing committee with members from Federal and State Agencies, technocrats, traditional and religious leaders as well as representatives from the military, police, NSCDC, DSS, EFCC, ICPC among others.
“This morning, the Governor flagged-off cash support to the first batch of households for the commencement of rebuilding their homes.
“ was forced to leave the camp nor compelled to stay in the camp, if he/she felt like going back home as water had receded in most areas. What the government intended to do is to merge some camps.
“About 40 per cent of the camps are schools, so, we want to merge some camps by moving those occupying schools to other depopulated camps for students to resume school.”
