Tinubu orders delivery of 6000 tonnes of food relief to Borno flood victims

Tinubu orders delivery of 6000 tonnes of food relief, which include 100 trailers of rice, 30 trailers of sorghum including 20 trailers of millet to Borno flood victims.

President Bola Tinubu, in addition to the 100 trailers of milled rice, 50 trailers of maize, 30 trailers of sorghum and 20 trailers of millet, directed the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security @NGfmafs made available 2,000 water pumps to assist communities still affected by flooding.

According to the State House, Abuja, on Monday, “all the relief items were delivered by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security at the weekend.”

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The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, highlighted @SenatorAKyari

“following the visit of our President and Commander in Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to Borno State to commiserate with the people and government after the recent flood disaster, he has given me his approval and directive to deliver 6,000 tonnes of assorted food items to the Borno State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, @ProfZulum on behalf of the Federal Government.

“The 6000 tonnes of relief include:

• 100 trailers of milled rice

• 50 trailers of maize

• 30 trailers of sorghum

• 20 trailers of millet

“I addition, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security @NGfmafs has also made available 2,000 water pumps to assist communities still affected by flooding.

“Furthermore, a committee will be constituted under the National Agricultural Development Fund to assess and provide recommendations for enhancing agricultural activities in the state, ensuring that those whose livelihoods depend on farming receive support in rebuilding their futures.”