Rep. Betara donates N100m to victims of Maiduguri flood

Rep. Aliyu Betara (APC-Borno), has announced a donation of N100 million to support the victims of the flood that hit Maiduguri, the capital of Borno.

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Betara, Chairman, of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in a statement in Abuja on Friday, expressed grief over the death and displacement of thousands of residents of the north-eastern state.

He applauded efforts by the state government towards cushioning the effects of the disaster and expressed solidarity with the victims.

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The lawmaker said that necessary intervention would be provided through relevant institutions so as to rehabilitate the victims.

Betara, who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya/Kusar Federal Constituency, described as “unfortunate”, the flood disaster which resulted from a breakdown of the Alau dam.

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