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Kebbi Governor Sympathizes with Borno over Flood
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has expressed his condolences to the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, and the people of Borno over the recent flood that caused widespread destruction in the state.
In a sympathy message, Idris described the incident as “highly devastating and unprecedented in recent years.”
He consoled Governor Zulum to remain faithful and consider the flood an “unavoidable act of God.”
The message, signed by Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy Abdullahi Zuru, noted that the flood affected critical government institutions, including the Government House, teaching hospital, Shehu of Borno’s Palace, state secretariat, schools, and business centers,
“It’s with sympathetic feeling, that critical government institutions… were reported to have been affected,” Idris said.
The governor added, “although we in Kebbi have experienced similar unfortunate incidents, we share your grief, and we are deeply pained by the natural disaster.”
Governor Idris also recommended the constitution of a high-powered committee of experts by flood-prone states to collaborate with relevant federal agencies and find lasting solutions to the annual disaster.
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