Obasanjo Urges Zulum to Demonstrate Strong Leadership Amid Borno Flood Crisis

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo challenges Borno State Governor Zulum to showcase his leadership in response to the devastating floods in the state. Read more about his statement.

The prompt could be rewritten as: Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, the Governor of Borno State received commendation from ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo for his efficient and rapid response to the state’s recent food crisis.

By exhibiting his strong leadership and bravery, he implored the governor to surmount the distressing incident.

Last week’s devastating flood in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, resulted in a reported 414,000 people being displaced and 30 deaths.

Maiduguri was inundated by floodwaters that originated from approximately 10 kilometers away due to the overflowing of Alau Dam and subsequent breach of its banks.

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On Wednesday, a copy of the ex-president’s message to the governor was provided to journalists in Abeokuta. In his sympathies expressed towards Borno State for their devastating loss of lives and property following the recent flood disaster, he shared heartfelt condolences with both its government and people.

He observed that, despite seasonal flooding being normal in various parts of Nigeria, every available report suggests that Borno State’s recent experience was among the most severe events.

The extent of the loss, which includes human lives, crops, farmland livestock and possessions, serves as evidence.

Although, Obasanjo emphasized that during crises such as this one is when the traits of competent leadership and bravery are exhibited. Thus, I would like to praise you and commend the Government of Borno State for how promptly and effectively you responded to the situation by providing all necessary assistance in your ongoing mission to provide aid for those who have been displaced.

The message conveyed sympathies to the State Government and mourners of the deceased, conveying a heartfelt wish for Almighty Allah to provide them with comfort and strength.