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Attorney-General of the Federation Pledges Support for Flood-Displaced Victims in Kebbi State

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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has made a pledge to support flood-displaced victims in Kebbi State by collaborating with his two non-governmental organizations to provide water projects. During a sympathy visit to the victims, Malami requested that the Khadimiyya for Justice and Development Initiative and the Khadi Malami Foundation work with relevant authorities to identify and support the flood-displaced individuals. The two NGOs have a history of constructing boreholes, with a record of 139 completed projects in various states, and are planning to construct an additional 50 boreholes in the shortest time possible.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has pledged to support flood-displaced victims in Kebbi State through his two non-governmental organizations.
  • The Khadimiyya for Justice and Development Initiative and the Khadi Malami Foundation have a record of constructing 139 boreholes in various states.
  • The two NGOs are planning to construct an additional 50 boreholes in the shortest time possible.
  • The flood resulted in the submersion of 39 villages in Koko Besse Local Government Area, resulting in 12 camps of flood-displaced persons.
  • The Minister has been consistently rendering philanthropic support to the people of the state.
  • The Minister has been on a three-day sympathy visit to the victims of the recent flood in the state.

Statistics:

  • 139 boreholes have been constructed by the Khadi Malami Foundation and the Khadimiyya for Justice and Development Initiative in various states.
  • 50 additional boreholes are planned to be constructed in the shortest time possible.
  • 39 villages were submerged by flood in Koko Besse Local Government Area.
  • 12 camps of flood-displaced persons have been established in addition to those residing in the residences of their relatives.
  • The Minister has been on a three-day sympathy visit to the victims of the recent flood in the state.

Sources:

  • "Attorney-General of the Federation & Minister of Justice Visits Flood Victims in Kebbi State." This Day, 2020.

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