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The House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, and Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) president, Afam Osigwe, have commiserated with victims of Borno flooding.
Deputy Speaker Kalu, in a statement, on Thursday, promised a collaboration between the National Assembly and the Executive to ensure supports are given to the flood victims.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the flood disaster that has caused massive destruction of lives and property in Maiduguri, Borno State.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected and the government of Borno State. I urge all Nigerians to stand together in solidarity and be our brother’s keeper during this difficult time.
“The National Assembly will work closely with the Executive and the Borno State government to alleviate the suffering and hardship faced by the victims of this unfortunate incident,” Kalu wrote on his X handle.
On his part, Afam Osigwe promised palliative support from Nigerian lawyers.
He described the flood as saddening, and unfortunate incident, causing unimaginable hardship and hunger to the victims.
“The NBA is saddened about the flood that recently ravaged Borno State. We commiserate with the families whose homes, businesses and properties were affected by it. In particular, we sympathize with our colleagues who were affected by same.
“We understand this unfortunate incident has caused unimaginable loss and hardship, displacing countless residents and severely affecting our colleagues in the legal profession. While we stand in steadfast solidarity with our colleagues who have suffered any manner of loss from this disaster, we wish to reassure you of our commitment to providing immediate support and relief during this difficult time.
“As you read this letter, our delegation to Maiduguri would have arrived not only to commiserate with you but to carry out an on-the-spot assessment of the damages caused to our colleagues in the city,” Afam’s statement, on Wednesday said.
The NBA president also announced an account number for fund donations to assist the flood victims.
“We will do our best to mobilize all available resources to offer assistance where it is most needed. Mr. Auta Nyada, NBA Welfare Secretary, and Ehi Barnabas Henry, NBA Assistant General Secretary, will be working closely with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association, Maiduguri Branch, to coordinate relief efforts for our colleagues in Borno State.
“Their mandate is to ensure that support is delivered swiftly and effectively to those who have been most affected. We will also be appealing to our colleagues who may wish to support this effort to do so by making their donation to the following account: NBA North-East Support Account, Account No. 0780027440, Access Bank Plc.
“We wish to reaffirm our firm commitment towards catering for the general welfare of members of our association, particularly in these pressing moments of adversity. We stand united in our resolve to support and uplift our colleagues during this moment of need. Please accept our sincerest sympathy and our unwavering commitment to providing the necessary assistance and support,” he added on his X handle.
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