I commend your leadership and courage, Obasanjo tells Gov. Zulum
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State
Published By: Isa Isawade
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has commended the Borno governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum for his leadership qualities and courage displayed following the unfortunate flood disaster in the state.
In a message of sympathy to the governor, the copy which was made available to newsmen, by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi in Abeokuta, yesterday, Obasanjo expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the Government and the people of Borno State for the huge loss of lives and property caused by the recent flood disaster.
The former President noted that: “Although seasonal flooding is not uncommon in many parts of Nigeria, all available accounts indicate that what Borno State has just suffered was one of the most devastating incidents in recent times.
“This is evident by the magnitude of the loss of human lives, harvested food crops, farmlands, livestock, buildings and personal effects involved.
“It is usually in the midst of disasters of this nature that the qualities of good leadership and courage become manifest. Permit me, therefore, to commend you and the Government of Borno State for the swiftness and efficacy with which you rose to the challenge, giving every possible support in your continued efforts to provide succour to those who have been dislocated.
“Once again, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the State Government and the families of the deceased. May Almighty Allah comfort and strengthen those they left behind,” the message stated.
