The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has referred to as for elevated assist from the World Meals Programme in driving sustainable options for Borno State’s restoration from the current devastating floods.
Throughout a gathering with WFP’s delegation led by its Govt Director, Cindy McCain, on the Authorities Home in Maiduguri on Monday, Zulum expressed deep appreciation for the organisation’s continued help in humanitarian efforts however emphasised the necessity to concentrate on long-term methods.
Whereas addressing the delegation which consisted of WFP’s Nation Director, Regional Director, and Nigeria’s Everlasting Consultant, Zulum listed the damages attributable to the September 10, 2024, flooding which submerged key infrastructure together with bridges and roads, leaving many communities minimize off.
The Governor recommended the WFP for his or her essential function in each the insurgency restoration and the continuing flood reduction efforts.
“WFP has been instrumental in offering each meals and money to affected people, serving to us handle these crises”, he stated.
Zulum nonetheless appealed to the WFP to assist dry-season farming alongside riverbanks and to offer improved seeds and solar-powered water pumps to assist farmers reclaim their flooded lands.
He stated, “Whereas humanitarian assist is significant, it’s time we combine these efforts with peace and improvement methods that may guarantee meals safety and foster long-term progress.”
Additionally, the governor referred to as for help in different flood-affected areas equivalent to Damasak, Dikwa, Kala-Balge, Gamboru-Ngala, and Marte, emphasising the pressing want for infrastructural restoration and agricultural assist.
Responding, Cindy McCain reaffirmed WFP’s dedication to Borno State, asserting the signing of a brand new Memorandum of Understanding to solidify the partnership.
In keeping with her, the WFP’s had transited from speedy reduction to sustainable options, aimed toward remodeling lives in Borno by way of meals safety initiatives.
She stated, “This MOU is a testomony to our shared imaginative and prescient of making lasting influence.”
She assured the governor of continued assist within the state’s restoration and improvement efforts.
