The Federal Government has so far deployed 100 drums of 40kg chlorine to Borno State to disinfect water sources following the devastating flood, with plans to deploy more in the coming days. This move, aimed at ensuring safe drinking water and preventing the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera, is part of a broader response by the Federal Ministry of Environment to mitigate the environmental and public health risks posed by the disaster. The announcement was contained in a statement by Balarabe Abbas Lawal, Minister of Environment, on Wednesday.
Related Stories “So far, 100 drums of 40kg of chlorine has been deployed to Borno State to disinfect water sources, ensuring safe drinking water and preventing waterborne diseases like cholera,” the statement read in part. In addition to the chlorine deployment, the Ministry is distributing 30,000 educational flyers to promote sanitation and hygiene practices, including proper waste disposal, hand washing, and personal hygiene, aimed at curbing the spread of infections. The statement also noted that the federal government’s efforts extend beyond short-term relief, as the Ministry has committed to working with the Borno State Government on developing comprehensive flood mitigation strategies and early warning systems to safeguard against future disasters.
The Minister also revealed that international partnerships will also be explored to bolster the state’s capacity for disaster risk management and climate adaptation..