Two of President Bola Tinubu’s children, Seyi and Yinka, in collaboration with the Noella Foundation, associates, and some private sector partners, on Friday mobilised significant humanitarian aid to support those affected.
This is even as 50 medical doctors within the network of friends have also been mobilised and are already on the ground to provide additional support to the State Ministry of Health for the next few days under the initiative.
The effort is geared towards providing succour to the victims of the recent devastating floods in Maiduguri, Borno state.
Speaking on behalf of the team, Seyi said: “We are here today (Friday) united in the belief that when our people are in need, we respond with action.
The humanitarian response was made known during their visit to Borno where they met the Governor of the State, Babagana Zulum, and the Shehu of Borno.
The ST Noella Relief initiative, spearheaded by Seyi and Yinka Tinubu, alongside Seyi’s wife, Layal, and their Noella Foundation, aims to provide much-needed assistance to displaced persons and flood victims.
President Tinubu had earlier visited Maiduguri, where he called for private sector involvement in flood relief efforts.
Speaking on behalf of the team, Seyi said: “We are here today (Friday) united in the belief that when our people are in need, we respond with action.
According to Seyi, “these contributions are just the beginning, and we will continue to support Maiduguri and Borno State as they recover from this tragedy.”
Seyi Tinubu said that the initiative is a sustained effort, with more aid and resources expected in the coming weeks to ensure that no family is left behind in the recovery process.
He said the relief drive is part of a larger commitment by the Noella Foundation to strengthen communities and provide relief in times of crisis.
Governor Zulum commended the swift response by the First family and assured that the resources would be distributed efficiently to meet the needs of the affected population.
The donation includes 1,000 cartons each of spaghetti, tomato paste, and groundnut oil, along with 200 bags of maize flour and 500 bags of 25kg rice, and 10,000 loaves of bread were provided to help address basic food needs.
The donation also includes seasoning, such as 200 cartons of Maggi, 1,000 bags of salt, and 100 cartons of sugar, to enhance the nutritional value of the meals.
Beyond food, the relief package included essential non-food items to help displaced families maintain dignity and improve their living conditions.
These items include 5,000 mosquito nets to prevent the spread of malaria, 1,000 mattresses for comfort, and 4,000 blankets for warmth.
Personal hygiene was also addressed with the distribution of 4,000 wash kits and buckets, sanitary wares, along with 4,000 kettles for daily use.
Furthermore, 4,000 wrappers and 10,000 mats were provided, ensuring that families have basic provisions to cover their needs.
The medical aspect of this intervention was equally robust, with a range of medications and supplies aimed at addressing the immediate health concerns of the displaced population.
The donated medical items include 26,000 packs of antimalarial drugs, 3,500 boxes of analgesics, 3,000 boxes of anti-ulcer medications, and 35,000 packs of antihypertensive drugs.
Additional items include 50 cartons of antidiabetic medication, 110 cartons of antidiarrheal drugs, and 9,650 boxes of antibiotics and antifungal treatments.
They also donated 3,500 cartons of antiparasitic drugs, 1,500 cartons of medical infusions, and 4,500 boxes of medical consumables were donated.