Daud Olatunji
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has extended support to the people of Borno State following the devastating flood that hit the region on September 10, 2024.
MUSWEN donated N50 million to aid rehabilitation efforts and expressed solidarity with the victims of the disaster.
A statement by Chairman, Media and Communication, MUSWEN, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, read that a delegation led by the MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, visited Maiduguri on Friday, October 18, 2024.
The statement further read that the four-member team included notable figures such as Prof. Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, MUSWEN Executive Secretary; Alhaji Y.K.O. Abdulkareem; and Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade.
The statement added that during the visit, the delegation met with Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur, who received them on behalf of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
In a show of support, the group presented a cheque for N50 million to assist the state in addressing the aftermath of the flood.
Speaking at the event, Kadafur described the flood disaster as an act of God, acknowledging the immense impact it had on the state and its citizens.
The MUSWEN team also paid a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, at his palace.
Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, who also serves as the Deputy President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), conveyed the sympathies of the Muslim community in the South West.
Oladejo remarked, “We are here on behalf of South West Muslim leaders to commiserate with Your Royal Highness and the people of Borno over the devastating flood that ravaged Maiduguri.
We understand the pain and suffering it has caused, especially as the region was still recovering from years of insurgency.”
He added that the flood worsened the food and nutrition crisis in the North East and damaged essential infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, roads, and bridges, further isolating affected communities.
Quoting the Qur’an, Chapter 49, Verse 10, Oladejo reminded the gathering that “Muslims are one single brotherhood,” emphasizing the unity and shared responsibility among the Muslim Ummah.
He urged for continued prayers, seeking Allah’s mercy and a return to peace in Maiduguri and Nigeria as a whole.
“We are one, and we stand with you in these difficult times,” Oladejo said, adding that MUSWEN’s contribution aimed to alleviate the suffering of the affected people by supporting the government’s efforts in providing essential relief.
The Shehu of Borno expressed his gratitude for the visit and the donation, lamenting the extensive damage caused by the flood but accepting it as the will of Allah.
He praised MUSWEN’s gesture, describing it as a sign of enduring brotherhood and compassion.
The flood, which struck Borno at a critical time, left many residents displaced, damaged key infrastructure, and aggravated existing challenges in the region.
The state government has since been working to provide relief to those affected, while the support from groups like MUSWEN is seen as a significant boost to rehabilitation efforts.
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