Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has tasked the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum to show his leadership and courageous qualities to overcome the last week flood disaster that led to loss of lives and properties in the state....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
Obasanjo, in a message of sympathy to Zulum, a copy made available to newsmen, by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi in Abeokuta, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the government and the people of Borno State for the huge loss of lives and property ravaged by the flood.
He said “Although seasonal flooding is not uncommon in many parts of Nigeria, all available accounts indicate that what Borno State has just suffered was one of the most devastating incidents in recent times.
“This is evidenced by the magnitude of the loss of human lives, harvested food-crops, farmlands, livestock, buildings and personal effects involved.”
“it is usually in the midst of disasters of this nature that the qualities of good leadership and courage become manifest. Permit me, therefore, to commend you and the Government of Borno State for the swiftness and efficacy with which you rose to the challenge, giving every possible support in your continued efforts to provide succour to those who have been dislocated.
“Once again, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the State Government and the families of the deceased. May Almighty Allah comfort and strengthen those they left behind,” he added
