Hajia (Dr.) Maryam Sani Abacha, wife of the late Nigerian President, General Sani Abacha, has extended her heartfelt sympathy to the peopl...
Hajia (Dr.) Maryam Sani Abacha, wife of the late Nigerian President, General Sani Abacha, has extended her heartfelt sympathy to the people of Maiduguri following the devastating floods that recently hit the region.
In
her message, she called on all Nigerians to offer whatever support they can to
help alleviate the suffering of the affected people.
“I
sympathize with all Nigerians, especially the people of Borno. Borno is my home
and these are my people, as both my parents are from there,” she noted.
Maryam
Abacha shared that she had been in touch with her mother's family, who were
also affected by the flood. “Even this morning, we discussed relocating them to
a safer area because their home was destroyed. My children and I have already
planned ways to support the people of Maiduguri with food, money, and other
essentials. If everyone contributes a little, we can make a big difference,”
she emphasized.
Reflecting
on a similar disaster during her husband’s presidency 30 years ago, she
mentioned how they had extended help then as well. She urged the government to
take proactive measures to prevent future disasters, particularly by repairing
the Alau dam responsible for the flooding.
“We
must fix the dam to avoid further tragedies. Unfortunately, in this country, we
tend to be careless, and it leads to trouble,” she lamented.
She
called on all Nigerians to assist the people of Maiduguri, adding, “No amount
is too small. Let us all come together to help. May Almighty Allah protect us from
future disasters and turn this flood into a blessing. May He also wash away the
bloodshed caused by Boko Haram in Maiduguri.”
In
conclusion, Hajia Maryam Abacha prayed for Nigeria’s prosperity, urging unity and
compassion among Nigerians. “May Almighty Allah bless Nigeria, and may we
always stand by one another,” she said.
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