…. Deepens Flood Recovery and Child Protection Efforts
By: Babagana Bukar Wakil, Maiduguri
In the aftermath of the devastating floods that displaced more than 400,000 people across Borno State, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has intensified its humanitarian response to assist affected families in Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council.
Through its integrated flood recovery programme, the organization has reached over 18,000 individuals with essential relief support, combining emergency interventions with long-term recovery and resilience-building measures.
Humanitarian Action Manager of SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, Fredson Ogbeche, disclosed this while briefing reporters in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Ogbeche explained that the organization provided conditional and unconditional cash transfers to more than 3,800 households to help families rebuild livelihoods and meet urgent needs. In addition, 100 flood-affected farmers received agricultural inputs to restore local food production and strengthen community self-reliance.
To promote public health and sanitation, over 11,400 residents were sensitized on hygiene and disease prevention practices. He further revealed that the construction of three solar-powered boreholes and five blocks of gender-responsive toilets—both at 90 percent completion—is underway to expand access to clean water and safe sanitation facilities in flood-prone communities.
According to Ogbeche, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has also prioritized protection and psychosocial well-being, particularly for women and children. More than 2,300 individuals have benefited from gender-based violence awareness campaigns, menstrual hygiene support, and mental health and psychosocial services. The organization also facilitated case management for 333 survivors of gender-based violence and unaccompanied or separated children, while promoting safe spaces and incident reporting mechanisms for vulnerable groups.
He emphasized that these interventions are not only addressing immediate humanitarian needs but are also helping to build stronger, more resilient communities and protect children from the long-term impact of climate-related disasters.
Ogbeche reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, supportive, and caring environment, despite the growing challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation.
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