*Photo:The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Garbai Al-Amin El – Kanemi,(middle), Barrister Y.K.O. Abdulkareem(1st right), Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo (2nd right),Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade( 1st left) and Prof. Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya(2nd left)*
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) on Friday 18th October, 2024, paid a visit to Borno State to commiserate with the government and people of the state, over the recent flood disaster at the capital, Maiduguri.
MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo led the delegation. He was accompanied by Prof. Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, Executive Secretary of MUSWEN; Barr. Y.K.O. Abdulkareem and Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade.
*At the Government House : Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, FCS, President of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) presenting the N50m cheques MUSWEN Relief donation to the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Usman Kadafur, during the consolation/solidarity visit of MUSWEN to Borno State Government, on Friday, 18th October, 2024.*
Their first port of call was Governor House, Maiduguri,during which the group donated N50m to Borno State Government in support of rehabilitation of the flood disaster victims.
The delegation was received by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur, on behalf of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
Speaking later at the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Garbai Al-Amin El – Kanemi, the MUSWEN President said :”I am here with a delegation, on behalf of South West Muslim Leaders, to commiserate with you and stand in solidarity with Your Royal Highness and the good people of Maiduguri, on the September 10, 2024, devastating flood that ravaged the city.”
Alhaji Oladejo added that “The flood disaster, which we heard also affected this hallowed palace of Your Royal Highness, brought immense anguish to residents, who were still recovering from years of insurgency.
“The disaster, which struck at a critical time has also aggravated the existing food and nutrition crisis in the North East region.
“The disaster also damaged vital infrastructure such as: Hospitals; Schools; Roads and; Bridges, cutting off connections to various outer destinations.”
He noted that “Allah, subh’anahu wa ta’ala says in the Holy Qur’an, Chapter 49, Suratul Hujurat, verse 10 :
” Muslims are One single brotherhood . . . be mindful of your duty to Allah so He may show you Mercy.
“Thus, whatever affects Muslims anywhere, affects all Muslims.”
Alhaji Oladejo stressed that “We feel your pain; we stand with you in this difficult time and our thoughts are with those affected by the flood disaster. The flood’s impact on lives, livelihoods and infrastructure is heartbreaking.
“Let us continue to supplicate to our maker, Almighty Allah, to forgive our shortcomings, show us His Mercy and restore absolute peace to Maiduguri and Nigeria in general.”
He added that “Earlier today, we had an audience with His Excellency (Hon.) Umar Usman Kadafur, The Deputy Governor of Borno State, who received us on behalf of His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, mni,Executive Governor of Borno State.
“During the visit, we acknowledged the commendable efforts of His Excellency, The Governor. May Almighty Allah continue to strengthen him. We also made our little financial contribution to the Borno State Government towards providing for feeding and basic needs of our brothers, sisters and children affected by the flood disaster in Maiduguri, to mitigate the effect of the unfortunate incident.
“We are one and we stand with you always, Your Royal Highness.
“May Almighty Allah continue to show us His Mercy.”
