How Nigerians Are Trying To Help Makurdi Flood Victims

Some times it takes a tragedy for humanity to show forth. As flood waters ravaged Makurdi, Nigerians rallied and offered help to the victims of the disaster. Although the Nigerian Emergency Agency has now stepped in, private Nigerian citizens having been assisting since the storm broke.

Here are our favourite tweets showing how Nigerians have been helping Makurdi.

If you’re displaced by the flood in Makurdi or you know someone who is, please send me a DM. You can come to our house in Makurdi.

— That Andy (@AndyMadaki) August 31, 2017

Yay! I’ve found someone trustworthy going to Makurdi over the short holiday. I’m raising money to buy food and medical supplies for the

— Abike (@Jollz) August 31, 2017

Love and prayers for Makurdi

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) August 31, 2017

Anyone in Makurdi that wants to offer TEMPORARY shelter for the displaced victims of the flood should indicate so we Rt please.

— Abdulrahman (@Lemeveteran) August 31, 2017

Our very first intervention will be in Makurdi, serving the affected people directly via our contacts on ground. #DRFNigeria

— Omojuwa Foundation (@OmojuwaFDN) September 1, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the 100k people affected by the flood in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. #RemainStrong #PrayForMakurdi pic.twitter.com/tJJREvNMpY

— Trends Of Nigeria (@TrendsOfNigeria) September 1, 2017