The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has donated items worth millions of Naira to over 300 victims of the flood disaster in Maiduguri and Jere, Borno State.
The donation, made through the Blessed Royal Jewel Foundation (BROJ-F) yesterday was made at the state headquarters of the FIRS in Maiduguri.
Some of the items donated include rice, toiletries, maths, mosquito nets, provisions, among others.
In September this year, over 400,000 people were displaced and over 30 killed by the devastating flood in Maiduguri, following the breach of the Alau Dam in the state.
Presenting the items to the beneficiaries, the FIRS team lead from the office of the Technical Assistant to Chairman, Benedicta Akpana, explained that the service is sympathetic to victims of the disaster and decided to reach out to show them love.
While sympathising with the Borno state government, she said the Service had planned to come earlier but “delayed due to the busy nature of our job.”
The flood disaster has caused significant damage, displacing many families and destroying properties.
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“As we went round to select and encourage the beneficiaries, we saw for ourselves, first hand the devastating impact this has had on the people. We know the state government and other well-meaning individuals and organizations are working hard to provide aid for the victims, the FIRS also deemed it fit to support their efforts,” she stated.
Akpanka who thanked the Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zach Adedeji added that “this couldn’t have been made possible without the support of the Chairman.
Noting that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu, Akpanka said the organisation had also trained and empowered youths in poultry farming in the Southwest.
Speaking on behalf of the BROJ foundation, Nollywood Actor and filmmaker, Dr. Uzee Usman said that the foundation was grateful for the opportunity to partner with FIRS to reach out to the vulnerable.
He said that, “The disaster was unfortunate but we are here to give our brothers and sisters who were affected hope. We may not have too much but we believe that the little we’ve presented will go a long way to affect the beneficiaries positively. I advise them to use the items judiciously and pray for the organization that has donated to them.”
Reacting on behalf of the beneficiaries, Usman Mohammed, expressed appreciation to the FIRS for the gesture, saying the donation came at the right time.
“We thank the President, Chairman of FIRS, and the team that came to execute this. We appeal to well-meaning people out there to also support us because we are suffering,” he said.
