Nigeria's vice president visits Borno flood victims, pledges support
Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, visited flood victims in Borno State after the overflow of the Alau Dam submerged thousands of homes.
The dam, located 20 kilometers south of Maiduguri, caused widespread devastation following its rupture.
Shettima, speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assured residents that the federal government, along with state authorities and agencies such as NEMA and the Northeast Development Commission, would provide necessary assistance. "God willing, the governor will take all the necessary steps to see every one of you go back to his or her home within one or two weeks. We will take all measures to wipe away your tears," Shettima is quoted by the AFP.
He added that efforts are underway to avoid creating new IDP camps by helping displaced people return home within weeks.
Shettima further remarked that the disaster's scale exceeds the capacity of the Borno State government alone, and the federal government is coordinating with private sector partners to assist in recovery efforts.
