The Yobe State governor Hon Mai Mala Buni has visited his Borno State counterpart Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum to sympathise with him over the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri and donated the sum of N100 million assistance to the victims.
A statement issued by the director general Press Affairs and Media to the Governor Alhaji Mamman Mohammed said Buni who presented the donation to governor Zulum, equally announced a personal donation of foodstuff worth N50 million to the victims.
The governor described the humanitarian crisis created by the flood disaster in Maiduguri as catastrophic that calls for support and assistance from everyone.
“Yobe and Borno states are like twins that have suffered similar fate, and need the support of one another.”
Buni used the occasion and prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the flood and speedy recovery for the injured persons.
The Borno State Governor, Prof. Baba Gana Zulum has while responding commended the government and people of Yobe state for the kind-hearted support to their brothers in Borno state.
“The people of Yobe and Borno states remain one united family, what affects one, affects the other.
“l am proud to say that His Excellency, my elder brother, Governor Mai Mala Buni, has since assumption of office as Governor of Yobe state strengthened the ties and brotherhood between Borno and Yobe states more than ever.
“Your administration has on several occasions identified with the government and people of Borno state during a trying or positive period.
“The government and people of Borno state deeply appreciate Your Excellency for this very kind gesture” Gov. Zulum said.
