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Flood: Tinubu’s children visit Maiduguri, donate to victims

News Express |21st Sep 2024 | 124
Flood: Tinubu’s children visit Maiduguri, donate to victims

•Seyi Tinubu, Yinka Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum




Following the devastation caused by flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, Seyi Tinubu, Yinka Tinubu, Noella Foundation, and associates have deployed 50 medical doctors and other humanitarian response to assist the victims.

Speaking during the visit, the president’s son said the move was aimed at bringing the much-needed assistance to displaced persons and others affected by the flood.

The team who met with Governor Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno said the contributions were just the beginning, promising that “we will continue to support Maiduguri and Borno State as they recover from this tragedy.”

Seyi Tinubu said that the initiative is a sustained effort, with more aid and resources expected in the coming weeks to ensure that no family is left behind in the recovery process.

He added that the relief drive is part of a larger commitment by the Noella Foundation, owned by his wife, to strengthen communities and provide relief in times of crisis.

On his part, Governor Babagana Zulum expressed gratitude for the swift response and assured that the resources would be distributed efficiently to meet the needs of the affected populations.

Some of the materials donated includes 26,000 packs of antimalarial drugs, 3,500 boxes of analgesics, 3,000 boxes of anti-ulcer medications, 35,000 packs of antihypertensive drugs, 50 cartons of antidiabetic medication, 110 cartons of antidiarrheal drugs, and 9,650 boxes of antibiotics and antifungal treatments.

Others materials include 1,000 cartons each of spaghetti, tomato paste, and groundnut oil, 200 bags of maize flour and 500 bags of 25kg rice, to provide essential sustenance. Additionally, there is 10,000 loaves of bread were donated to help address basic food needs.

The donation also includes seasoning, such as 200 cartons of Maggi, 1,000 bags of salt, and 100 cartons of sugar, to enhance the nutritional value of the meals. (Weekend Trust)




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