By Elizabeth Chimobi
In response to the catastrophic floods in Borno State, which have affected over a million people and displaced hundreds of thousands, various organizations, government agencies, and individuals have stepped up with significant aid to support the victims. The flood, triggered by the collapse of Alau Dam after heavy rainfall, is the worst the region has seen in 30 years. Below is a detailed list of the major donations and relief efforts that have been provided to Borno since the flooding began:
- United Nations (UN)
- $6 million donation to support the emergency relief efforts in Borno. This fund is being used to provide critical services, including shelter for displaced persons, food supplies to those in need, and health services to combat the risks posed by the floods, such as waterborne diseases.
- Federal Government of Nigeria
- Creation of a Disaster Relief Fund to help mitigate the effects of the flooding. This fund, established by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to pool both government and private sector resources for effective disaster response.
- Delivery of 100 trucks of food supplies, which include 50 trucks of maize, 30 trucks of sorghum, and 20 trucks of millet, sent to assist flood victims in affected areas. These efforts are coordinated through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
- World Food Programme (WFP)
- The World Food Programme has provided emergency food aid to families affected by the flood. The food assistance is designed to ensure that displaced families meet their basic nutritional needs as they recover and rebuild their lives. This intervention is crucial as many families have lost their homes, farmlands, and livelihoods.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- The WHO deployed four mobile health teams equipped with essential drugs and medical supplies to treat minor illnesses, provide routine immunizations, antenatal, postnatal care, and mental health services.
- In addition, WHO deployed 50 frontline volunteers to conduct active case searches in camps for displaced persons. This team is specifically focused on detecting waterborne and vaccine-preventable diseases to prevent outbreaks.
- The organization also highlighted the destruction of 14 health facilities and outlined plans to rebuild healthcare infrastructure and prevent a public health crisis resulting from the floods.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- As part of its global humanitarian efforts, the UAE sent 50 tons of food supplies to assist flood victims in Borno. This shipment included essential food items to provide immediate relief to those struggling with food insecurity as a result of the disaster.
- Aliko Dangote Foundation and Presidential Committee on Flood and Disaster
- The Aliko Dangote Foundation and the Presidential Committee on Flood and Disaster, led by Dangote, jointly donated N2 billion to support flood victims. This includes N1 billion from the Dangote Foundation and an additional N1 billion from the committee to provide financial relief, food supplies, and resources for rebuilding efforts.
- Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL)
- The NNPCL donated essential relief materials to flood victims in Borno. These items include food, toiletries, bedding, and other household necessities, all intended to help displaced families regain some stability in the wake of the disaster.
- National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
- The NDLEA contributed to the recovery efforts by donating 10 trailer loads of high-yield fertilizers, valued at N120 million. This initiative is aimed at boosting agricultural recovery, ensuring that local farmers can restart their farming activities and restore food production in the region.