SA Band will hold a concert to help victims of Benue flooding and Sierra Leone mudslides

jonathan

September 5, 2017 12:22 PM

The South African band is coming to the rescue of victims of natural disasters in Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

South African band, Micasa, is planning a concert for victims of flooding in Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

The band revealed this in a tweet which read: “We will be hosting a concert wth industry friends to raise funds for Sierra Leone and Nigeria ... details to be announce soon! #WeAreFamilia”

The free concert will be done in aid of victims of the Sierra Leone mudslide victims, and Nigerian flood victims from Benue State. All funds raised will go towards helping the people of Sierra Leone and Nigeria.

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Flood ravaged communities in Benue last week, where villages, farmlands and food storage facilities were washed away and many displaced.

The flood submerged two major bridges on River Guma at Tor Kpande, and Mande Ortom.

Some 11 bridges and culverts were submerged, while the worst hit communities included Tse-Adorogo, Tse-Igba, Tse-Akor, Tse-Terzar, Tse-Abi, Tor Kpande and some villages on the stretch between Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi and Gbajimba, the local government council headquarters.

Two camps have already been opened in Makurdi to ensure that the displaced persons have shelter and receive assistance as chairmen of the 23 local government areas were directed to use some primary schools as designated camps for affected victims in their areas.

Also, more than 1000 people have died from the mudslide and flood that hit Sierra Leone’s capital nearly two weeks ago. Aid groups are delivering supplies and helping provide clean water to prevent a health crisis.

The disaster left over 3000 people homeless as whole buildings were destroyed. The Red Cross went in to help and funds have been coming in from all over the world. Mi Casa plans to join the stream of funders with the concert.

jonathan