Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, visited Ngala Local Government Area on Sunday to assess the severe damage caused by flooding in the region. Gamboru Ngala, a market town located along the shores of Lake Chad near the Cameroon-Nigeria border, has been significantly affected by the heavy rains and flooding.
Governor Zulum, who had traveled to Ngala on Saturday and spent the night in the area, expressed his sympathy to the affected communities. He also reassured residents that his administration, in partnership with the federal government, would provide necessary support and solutions to prevent future flooding disasters.
“Ngala was cut off from the rest of the country for nearly four months due to this year’s floods and heavy rainfall,” Zulum said. “We came to assess the damage and explore ways to support the victims. A large portion of the town is submerged in water, which has made it difficult for residents to access food supplies.”
During his visit, Zulum appealed to the community to avoid building homes on waterways to mitigate the impact of flooding in the future. He acknowledged the severity of the situation and emphasized the need for both immediate and long-term measures to address the flooding.
As part of his relief efforts, Governor Zulum distributed food items to the affected residents, which were donated to the state by the federal government. He was accompanied by key officials, including Bukar Talba, a member of the House of Representatives; Bukar Abatcha, a representative in the State House of Assembly; and Sugun Mai Mele, the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirates Affairs. Also present were the Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Mohammed Barkindo, and other senior government and political figures.
