- The Swiss Federation has donated €1.2 million to Borno State’s Flood Disaster Relief Fund, supporting victims of recent devastating floods
- Ambassador Nicolas Lang emphasized Switzerland’s ongoing commitment to aid Borno, following previous support for initiatives addressing conflict and humanitarian needs
The Swiss Federation has donated €1.2 million to the Borno State Flood Disaster Relief Fund to help victims of the recent floods.
The donation was announced by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Nicolas Lang, during a sympathy visit to the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Senior Humanitarian Advisor Mr. Nicolas Martin-Achard and Senior Political Advisor Mr. Florent Geel accompanied Ambassador Lang.
The donation follows Switzerland’s previous support in 2023, when it provided around 700,000 USD to the Borno Model, a program designed to help the mass exit of armed Boko Haram insurgents and civilians trapped in conflict zones.
“These donations in 2023 and 2024 demonstrate Switzerland’s continued support and solidarity with the Borno State Government and the people of Borno affected by the crises,” said Ambassador Lang.
In response, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum expressed gratitude to Ambassador Lang and the Swiss government for their generosity and assured that the funds would be used responsibly to assist the flood victims.