By Bashir Hassan
A Bauchi based Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD) has commiserated with victims of the recent flood disaster that devastated Maiduguri metropolis and environs, Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria.
The commiseration was contained in a press statement signed and issued by the Knowledge Management and Communication Advisor of J4PD, Bashir Hassan Abubakar and made available to newsmen in Bauchi on Monday.
The statement contained that, “at this particular period of the flood devastations, what the victims really need, is daily needs supplies and access to free healthcare services in their camps or host communities.”
While acknowledging the support of the Federal and Borno State Governments in managing the flood crises, the statement observed that basic necessities such as toiletries, menstrual hygiene kits, mosquito nets, toilet facilities and clean source of drinking water should be s priority that need to be provided adequately at all the existing camps.
“J4PD is commiserating with the Government and people of Borno State in this trying period. It is heartwarming to note the proactive measures the Borno State Government is taking to rehabilitate the victims of flood disaster.”
“For the remaining displaced persons that are still in camps, basic amenities like water, toilet facilities, medications etc, should be placed as a top priority of the needs of the displaced persons by the Government. This would prevent outbreak of preventable diseases within the camps”, stated the Coordinator of J4PD, Elizabeth Kah.
The statement acknowledged the humanitarian efforts of world bodies like EU, UNICEF, WHO, MSF, corporate bodies and private individuals that are supporting Borno State during and after the flood crises.
The statement further commended Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, for setting up a high powered committee for the distribution of the relief aid funds and materials made by donors to the affected victims.
