The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to intervene and address the damage caused to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital by recent floods in Borno State. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance highlighting the severe impact of the flood on medical facilities and equipment.
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Presenting the motion on the floor, Mr Magaji said the hospital was significantly damaged, with its equipment badly affected.Nigerians need credible journalism. Help us report it. Speaking on the motion, Satomi Ahmad , who represents Jere Federal Constituency of Borno, described the flood as a “global catastrophe”.Contributing to the motion, Yusuf Gagdi called on all government agencies to address the gaps in humanitarian interventions.
Consequently, the House urged the Federal Ministry of Power to promptly restore electricity to the hospital and take further measures to mitigate the disaster. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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