Seyi Tinubu Leads Youth Initiative To Aid Flood-Ravaged Borno State

Maiduguri, Borno State – In a heartwarming show of solidarity, Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, led a youth-led initiative to provide immediate relief to Borno State’s flood-affected communities. Mr. Tinubu visited Maiduguri over the weekend with his brother Yinka, friends, and associates, and made a significant donation of over N500 million.

This visit was the first step in a larger effort to help young people affected by the devastating flood. Mr Tinubu, who is well-known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly those aimed at youth empowerment, emphasised the importance of collective action in alleviating the disaster’s impact. He assured the people of Borno State, particularly those in Maiduguri, that this intervention was only the beginning, and that ongoing assistance would be provided until the region recovered.

The donation included essential food items such as spaghetti, tomato paste, groundnut oil, salt, bags of flour, rice, maize, Maggie, and thousands of loaves of bread.

The team also distributed 10,000 mosquito nets, blankets, mattresses, kettles, wrappers, buckets, mats, sanitary pads, and wash kits.

In addition to these immediate needs, Mr. Tinubu oversaw the delivery of critical medical supplies, including prescriptions for nearly 50,000 children and adults.

These supplies included antimalarials, antihypertensives, antiparasitics, anti-diabetics, analgesics, and antibiotics.

Addressing Governor Babagana Zulum and other dignitaries, Seyi Tinubu praised Borno State’s people for their resilience in the face of adversity, drawing parallels to the region’s previous insecurity struggles.

He expressed confidence that this tragedy, too, would pass and Borno State would emerge stronger than ever.

“We are here today, not just as representatives of our family, but as members of a collective effort of young Nigerians to bring hope and relief to those in greatest need,” Mr Tinubu said.

“This is an opportunity for solidarity, compassion, and immediate action.”

Mr. Tinubu also emphasised the critical role of the private sector in disaster relief efforts. Inspired by his father’s call for increased private sector involvement, he quickly mobilised with his wife Layal, the Noella Foundation, his brother Yinka, and numerous private sector partners to respond to the needs of those affected.

“The Nigerian youth stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Borno,” Mr. Tinubu stated. “We are in this together, and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Borno will rise again, as President Bola Tinubu said on Monday.

Mr. Tinubu’s initiative drew widespread praise. Mr Chidi, a transport and logistics expert who accompanied him on the visit, praised his unwavering commitment to young Nigerians.

Isaac Balami, a renowned aviator, also praised Mr Tinubu’s empathy and commitment to supporting the nation’s youth.

This act of compassion and leadership exemplifies the power of youth collaboration and their critical role in shaping a better future for Nigeria.