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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, following the devastating flood that submerged over half of the city, Maiduguri and its environs has requested an additional N61 billion suppllementary budget from the State House of Assembly to the initial N358.7billion which was signed on January 10, 2024.
The additional funds according to the governor, would target key infrastructures in the were severly damaged owing to the flood which affected nearly 2 million people.
The governor’s request was read on the floor of the State Assembly by the Speaker of the House, Abdulkarim Lawan, seeking to amend the 2024 appropriation act.
In addition to the reconstruction of key infrastructure, the supplementary budget would also cover the funding of other government expenditures such as emergency relief and humanitarian aid, support to farmers, economic recovery as well as environmental management.
Rocketparrot News reports that Zulum had conducted the assessment of the destroyed bridges, road networks and hospitals to ascertain the extent of damage.
Meanwhile, Borno State House of Assembly has extended sympathy and condolences to the flood victims. The house also commended individuals, local and international organisations, state governments, medical personnel, and security agencies for their contributions in ameliorating the plight of affected persons.
