The Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, announced a $6 million allocation from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund to assist flood victims in Borno State. This came after the collapse of the Alau Dam on September 10, which displaced hundreds of thousands. The UN, working alongside NGOs and the Nigeria Red Cross Society, is providing hot meals, water, and hygiene services to affected communities.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric noted that the flooding has submerged homes, roads, and schools, affecting over 300,000 people in Maiduguri. To address this crisis, soup kitchens have been set up to serve 50,000 of the worst-affected individuals. The World Food Programme (WFP) is scaling up its response but stressed the need for more resources.
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UN Allocates $6 Million to Aid Borno Flood Victims After Dam Collapse
The flood, combined with existing challenges such as food insecurity and conflict, has created a severe humanitarian crisis. The WFP reported that over 800,000 people in 29 states have been affected by floods across Nigeria, and more than 550,000 hectares of cropland have been submerged. The agency emphasized that long-term recovery will require substantial resources.
