BUA Group donates N2bn to Maiduguri flood victims

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September 24, 2024

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BUA Group, an industrial conglomerate, has donated N2 billion to support victims of flooding in Maiduguri, Borno state.

On September 10, flood displaced thousands of residents from their homes in the Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin areas of Maiduguri.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said more than 30 people died and over 400,000 have been displaced due to the flood in the state capital.

In a statement on Tuesday, BUA Group donated N1 billion in cash and essential food supplies worth N1 billion to help alleviate the suffering of displaced persons and communities impacted by the floods.

The organisation said food items like flour, pasta, sugar, rice, and other essential goods will be distributed to the most affected areas to provide relief to the victims.

Speaking during the company’s visit to Maiduguri, Abdul Samad Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, said the flooding inflicted severe hardship on thousands of families.

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Rabiu said BUA will work with government agencies and stakeholders to ensure that necessary resources are available to assist the people of Maiduguri recover from the disaster.

“At BUA, we believe it is our responsibility, as an organisation deeply rooted in the fabric of Nigerian society, to act swiftly and meaningfully in providing relief to those affected,” he said.

“Our N2 billion donation to the victims of the recent flooding in Borno is our own way of supporting the most vulnerable in times of crisis.

“Our thoughts are with the families and individuals who have been affected by this disaster. As we continue to extend our support, we urge other corporate organisations and well-meaning individuals to join us in this effort to restore hope and rebuild lives.”

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On September 25, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tinubu “has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet and he will do it”.

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Galadima claimed that the president intends to reward his cronies with the reshuffle.

“That (planned cabinet reshuffle) has nothing to do with me or any Nigerian. What is of importance to all of us is bringing down the harsh conditions of living and the buck stops only on the table of one man. That is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Galadima said.

“No amount of reshuffling can make a difference. As far as that team is only ‘job for the boys,’ nothing will come out of it.

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