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Dangote Donates N2 Billion to Aid Maiduguri Flood Victims

Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and Chairman of the National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, Aliko Dangote, has donated N1 billion to assist victims of the recent Maiduguri floods in Borno State. The Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation (PCFRR), also led by Dangote, matched this with an additional N1 billion, bringing the total donation to N2 billion.

During a visit to the flood-ravaged areas on Friday, Dangote, who is also the President and CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, expressed deep sympathy for the victims. He called for further support from Nigerians and corporate organizations, describing the devastation as “unprecedented.”

“I am moved with pity; I have never seen a disaster of this magnitude before,” Dangote stated. “The state needs urgent help and intervention from well-meaning Nigerians. A lot of infrastructural development is required, and the houses and roads need immediate attention to help people rebuild their lives. The government cannot do this alone.”

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, expressed gratitude for Dangote’s ongoing support. He commended the billionaire for his swift response and urged others to follow his example in providing relief to the flood victims.

The recent floods have displaced over a million residents and claimed at least 30 lives. The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has evacuated over 3,600 people from affected areas, with rescue operations still underway. SEMA Director-General, Barkindo Mohammed, reported that about two million people were impacted by the floods, with 14 official camps established for displaced persons.

President Bola Tinubu has provided N3 billion in aid to Borno and other affected states, while Governor Zulum has supplemented federal funds to bolster the state’s flood response.

This is not the first time Dangote has spearheaded relief efforts. In December 2022, the Dangote-led PCFRR distributed relief materials worth N1.5 billion to flood victims across the country. The committee, established after the 2012 floods, is co-chaired by Dangote and prominent legal expert Dr. Olisa Agbakoba.

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