Buni disburses N2.9bn to flood victims, SME Owners, others

By Ladi Dapson, Damaturu 
 
Yobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on Wednesday, launched the disbursement of support of N2.9 billion to flood victims, vulnerable persons, and small business owners in the state. 
 
Gov. Buni, while launching the disbursement, said the Yobe State Government’s support initiatives are aimed at empowering the citizens, rekindling their hope, and strengthening their resilience in response to the horrific impact of the 2024 flood disaster.
 
The state government is supporting 25,500 flood victims and vulnerable persons with N50,000 each and 15,000 small business owners with N100,000 each. 
 
He said Yobe State recorded unprecedented floods this year, displacing 441 communities across the 17 local government areas and affecting over 20,000 households with 34 deaths. 
 
According to Governor Buni, the Damaturu to Bayamari federal highway was cut off by the flood in four different locations in Kariyari, Jumbam, Koromari, and Bayamari, while the Damaturu to Buni federal road was washed away between Katarko and Gujba town.
 
“Similarly, the Potiskum to Garin Alkali road was cut off at Tarajim, and the Gaidam to Bukarti road was washed away at Mozagun. 
 
“The state government had quickly worked on all the washed-away roads, cutting off the affected communities from the rest of the state to restore movement of people, goods, and services.
 
“The state government also carried out similar interventions on Gadaka to Godowoli and Dogon Kuka to Daura roads.
 
Public structures, personal houses, farmlands, and livestock, among others, were also destroyed. 
 
The governor said the Yobe State Government, with support from the federal government and development partners, had earlier distributed food, non-food items, and ₦100 million in cash in emergency funds to victims in the most affected local government areas. 
 
He reiterated the commitment of his administration to the Renewed Hope Initiative to render more support to women, people with disabilities, the elderly, and other vulnerable persons. 
 
“Government would continue to provide free education, accessible and affordable healthcare delivery, technological advancement, and economic incentives to empower less privileged persons for economic growth,” he assured.Buni Disburses N2.9 Billion Relief Fund to Yobe Residents