From the federal government yesterday came 100 trailers of milled rice to the victims of the recent flood tragedy in Borno State.
Also approved for the victims by President Bola Tinubu were 50 trailers of maize, 30 trailers of sorghum and 20 trailers of millet to help ameliorate their sufferings.
The President’s son, Seyi, has separately mobilised 50 medical personnel to provide medical support services to the victims.
Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari who confirmed the Federal government’s donation yesterday said it followed the President’s recent visit to Maiduguri to commiserate with the government and people of the state on the tragedy.
He said he had the President’s approval to “deliver 6,000 tonnes of assorted food items to the Borno State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, @ProfZulum on behalf of the Federal Government. These include: 100 trailers of milled rice, 50 trailers of maize, 30 trailers of sorghum ,20 trailers of millet.”
Two thousand water pumps are also part of the donation to assist communities still affected by flooding.
He said a committee would be formed under the National Agricultural Development Fund to evaluate and provide recommendations for improving agricultural activities in the state.
According to Kyari, this initiative aims to ensure that individuals whose livelihoods rely on farming receive the necessary support to rebuild their futures.