A group, The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP), has called for the probe of the recent breakdown of Alau that resulted in the devastating food disaster in Maiduguri, Borno.
It urged the Federal and Borno governments to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the dam’s alleged mishandling that led to the loss of lives and property following the disaster.
The demand was contained in a press statement signed by Mr. Isaac Abrak, Chairman of the group, issued on Tuesday in Kaduna.
The group claimed that the Commonwealth had provided funds for the dam’s maintenance and climate change initiatives.
Abrak said, ”We demand a probe and accountability of ecological funding.
“The recent flood in Borno caused by the breakdown of the Alau dam has resulted in unprecedented devastation.
“Over 30 lives lost, 23,000 residential houses destroyed and 414,000 people displaced.
“Critical infrastructure, including bridges, roads, electricity systems, healthcare facilities, and schools, had been severely damaged.
“Approximately one million people have lost their sources of livelihood.”
According to him, the group commends President Bola Tinubu’s compassionate visit and N3 billion pledge, adding, ”we seek the investigation of the existing N40 billion ecological funds.
”With Borno receiving N800 million, the funds have failed to mitigate climate issues.
“Flooding is an existential problem worsened by leadership failures. Throwing money at environmental problems without accountability is inhumane.”
He said that the group was calling for the transparent utilisation of the existing funds and the construction of safe houses in highland areas.
”Others include the provision of logistics support for temporary relocation and alternative education arrangements for pupils and students. (NAN)
