Nigerians on social media have been reacting to reports that the United Arab Emirates has sent an aircraft carrying tons of food supplies to help victims of the dam spillage in Borno.ALSO READ HERE: 18+ 3:00 MINUTES. H0T. VIDEO. OF. PASTOR’S. WIFE. LE4KED...For More READ THE FULL STORY▶▶
A video circulating on social media shows the aircraft being loaded with food supplies.
The aid, as reported by The Indian Times, aims to ease the suffering of people affected by recent floods in various regions of Nigeria.
According to the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria (NEMA), over one million residents have been impacted by severe flooding, leading to the destruction of thousands of homes and exacerbating a dire humanitarian crisis.
State governor Babagan Zulum stated on Wednesday that the state’s resources have been stretched thin as rescued residents are being placed in temporary shelters.
Heavy rains caused a dam to overflow on Tuesday, resulting in the destruction of a state-owned zoo and releasing crocodiles and snakes into flooded communities.
Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris, reporting from Maiduguri in Nigeria, mentioned that a “stream of people” is currently evacuating areas affected by the floodwaters.
Salem Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, reiterated the UAE’s commitment to supporting countries facing humanitarian challenges.
He stated, “The aid sent reflects the UAE’s dedication to strengthening humanitarian cooperation with the international community and assisting nations during crises and disasters. This initiative aims to alleviate the suffering of those impacted by the floods in Nigeria and provide them with the necessary support to overcome this difficult period.”
The UAE continues to provide humanitarian and relief aid to countries affected by natural disasters, demonstrating its commitment to upholding the values of humanitarian solidarity and offering assistance to people in need worldwide.
See how Nigerians reacted on social media
oyewalery commented: UAE make Una no waste kindness and money the food will not get to one person among the affected citizens. No be today.
fasholusegun12345 said: Imagine, desert dey distribute food go give people with arable land no be curse be dat..?
iamlegitbillz wrote: Instead of us to give out they are giving us and only the greedy pot belle fool* will hold it down all by themselves
iam_mondeazy commented: Dear Dubai, we don’t need this food we need you to give Nigerians in Dubai jobs and treat them like a normal human being, no be to dey do bad behind and do good for public recognition. After all the food no go reach anybody na eyes we use see am
isi_101 said: Same UEA,that came asking for loan from Nigeria in 1999 ooo…ALSO READ HERE: FULL. VIDEO; BEAUTIFUL. WIFE. C4UGHT. P4NT. DOWN. WITH. NEIGHBOR
eagle_70 commented: Imagine UAE with relatively no mineral resources Is feeding Nigeria IDP. Such an international shame. The day thunder will remember past, present and future bad leaders of Nigeria, their offerings and relatives won’t be spared.For More READ THE FULL STORY▶▶
