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Today's news on Our top story covers an important development in flood relief efforts right here in Maiduguri, Borno State. The Borno State Flood Disaster Relief Distribution Committee has teamed up with international and national non-governmental organizations to provide urgent assistance to communities affected by the recent floods.
The meeting, held on Monday, marks a significant step towards ensuring that help reaches those in need in Maiduguri and its surrounding areas. The committee is working hand in hand with organizations like the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), CARE Nigeria, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), ZOA Nigeria, and the Inter Community Development Social Organisation (IDS), all of which have pledged their support for the flood victims.
Honourable Abba Kyari Abba Kolo, the representative of Jere state constituency, chaired the meeting, emphasizing the need for swift and coordinated action. The meeting focused on delivering both immediate relief and longer-term recovery strategies for the affected communities.
One of the key points raised during the meeting was how to efficiently distribute aid to those who need it the most. Honourable Kolo, alongside Honourable Inna Galadima, Chairperson of the Jere Local Government, also proposed shifting one of the designated support sites to Kasuwan Dare and Ajari, areas that have been significantly impacted by the flooding.
CARE Nigeria's Contribution
CARE Nigeria, one of the leading international NGOs at the meeting, announced that they have secured funding to provide essential aid to 6,000 households. These households are spread across five communities in Jere and the Maiduguri Metropolitan Area, including Fariya, Madinatu, Shuwari Garki, Abbaganaram, and Gonidamgari.
The organization will be distributing both food and non-food items to the flood victims, ensuring that they have the basic supplies they need to survive during these challenging times.
DRC’s Cash Assistance Program
The Danish Refugee Council DRC is another key player in the relief efforts. The DRC has proposed a cash assistance program that will provide 100,000 naira to each of 3,000 households in Gubio and Bakasi camps. However, this program is still pending approval from the committee.
Beyond cash assistance, DRC has also pledged to offer additional support, including psychosocial services for those emotionally impacted by the disaster. They will also focus on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, hygiene kit distributions, and rehabilitation of shelters in host communities. These efforts will help restore a sense of normalcy for those who have lost their homes and personal belongings in the flood.
ZOA Nigeria’s Plans
ZOA Nigeria, another vital organization in this collaborative effort, announced their plan to assist 2,600 households. Similar to DRC, ZOA Nigeria will provide each household with 100,000 naira in cash assistance.
Moreover, ZOA plans to supply cooked meals to approximately 13,000 individuals daily, ensuring that flood victims have access to nutritious food while they work to rebuild their lives. This kind of assistance will provide much-needed relief to those who have been displaced by the floods and are struggling to find food and shelter.
CRS Expands Livelihood Support Program
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), another well-known international NGO, revealed its plan to expand its livelihood support program in response to the floods. CRS aims to extend its support to seven additional communities in both the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere Local Government Areas.
The committee has requested that CRS closely coordinate with the Agency for the Coordination of Humanitarian Activities to ensure that resources are directed where they are most needed. This expansion of livelihood support programs will help many individuals and families get back on their feet after the devastation caused by the floods.
IDS Food Aid Initiative
The Inter Community Development Social Organisation (IDS) also pledged its support for the flood victims. IDS has announced that it will assist 1,444 households by providing them with food rations. Each household will receive 25 kg of rice, 5 liters of cooking oil, 10 kg of beans, and 1 kg of salt. These provisions will go a long way in supporting families struggling to secure food after the disaster.
Urgency of Action
During the meeting, the Executive Secretary of the Agency for the Coordination of Humanitarian Activities, Dr. Mamman Gadai, and the representative of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Ballama Mustapha, both emphasized the urgency of the situation. They called on the committee to speed up the verification process to ensure that aid can be delivered without delay.
This urgency is particularly important, as much of the funding secured by the NGOs and INGOs is time-bound. If the verification process drags on, the risk of missing crucial deadlines for aid distribution increases, potentially leaving thousands of people without the help they desperately need.
The meeting concluded with all parties in agreement that the committee would take immediate steps to propose specific communities that would receive aid. This collaboration between the Borno State Flood Disaster Relief Distribution Committee and the various NGOs and INGOs represents a significant effort to bring relief to flood victims in Maiduguri and beyond.
The Borno State Government is committed to ensuring that the relief efforts are as efficient and effective as possible, and the collaboration with these organizations is a key part of that strategy. The people of Borno can take some comfort in knowing that help is on the way, and that these relief efforts will provide both short-term assistance and long-term support as the affected communities begin the process of rebuilding.
Thank you for joining us for this special update on flood relief efforts in Borno State. We will continue to keep you informed on the latest developments as the situation unfolds. Stay safe, and good night.
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