One hundred and eight billion Naira has been approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the states with each entitled to three billion naira to combat natural disasters.
This is coming on the heels of massive flooding ravaging states in the North.
Confirming the approval of the President for the disaster management fund, the Vice President, Kashim Shettima said the President has shown his zeal, willingness and commitment to partner with the states towards addressing these issues.
Speaking on the development, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, whose capital city is reeling under the flooding that followed the collapse of Alau Dam water channels, confirmed that he had received three billion naira from the Federal Government to battle the humanitarian crisis.
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