The Borno State government has secured a donation of 1.2 million Euros from the Swiss Federation to support victims of the recent floods in the state.
The donation, handed to the Borno State Flood Disaster Relief Fund, was announced by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Nicolas Lang, who headed a delegation from the Swiss Embassy on a condolence visit to the government house in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Ambassador Lang, who was accompanied by Senior Humanitarian Advisor Nicolas Martin-Achard and Senior Political Advisor Florent Geel, noted that an earlier donation received by the Swiss government was successfully used for its intended purpose which was to aid the Borno Model and help mitigate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
He emphasized that the donations indicate Switzerland’s continued support to the Borno State government, particularly residents affected by the crisis.
He said, “The earlier contribution was successfully deployed for its intended purpose, supporting the Borno Model and helping to mitigate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.”
“These donations in 2023 and 2024 demonstrate Switzerland’s continued support and solidarity with the Borno State Government and the people of Borno affected by the crises.”
Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Zulum, on behalf of the people of Borno State, thanked the Swiss government for their support describing it as generous, especially in this difficult time.
He thanked the ambassador for his visit and solidarity.
Zulu said, “On behalf of the government and the people of Borno, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Swiss government for their generous support during this difficult time. We also appreciate Ambassador Lang and his delegation for their visit and expressions of solidarity.”
He noted that the donation would play a crucial role in bringing the needed relief to the affected victims and pledged that the funds would be transparently and efficiently utilised.