By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri
FOLLOWING the ongoing flood disasters, the North East Development Commission (NEDC), has yesterday flagged off the distribution of 200,000 bags of rice and other food and non-food items for victims of flood in the North-Eastern states of Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi and Taraba.
Addressing Journalists at the NEDC headquarters in Maiduguri, the Managing Director, Mr Mohammed Alkali listed other items to include 150,000 cartons of macaroni/spaghetti, 250,000 gallons of vegetable oil, mats, blankets, mosquito nets and clothing materials for adults and children.
He said that lawmakers from the geopolitical zone, both state and national, would participate in the sharing of the items to ensure that their constituencies were fairly treated.
Alkali, who just concluded a tour of some states affected by flood, said the support was part of immediate measures to assist the victims.
“The commission has short term and long term plans for the region; the immediate support is a short term effort. Others will follow.
“In view of the current massive flooding in Maiduguri caused by the breakdown of Alau Dam, the commission had to act fast,” he said.
