The Coalition of Northern Human Rights Group (CNHRG) has applauded the prompt responses of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to the rampaging flooding in the region.
The group gave the commendation during an assessment report on the impact of the natural disaster in the north and efforts of intervention agencies.
Mr Ibrahim Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the group, commended the Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali for his efforts.
He said the commission donated relief materials to flood victims to cushion the effect on the affected communities.
“The NEDC was proactive in its response to the impact of flooding in affected communities in the North East.
“In such a situation, intervention is expected from the government through the various agencies.
“This was the case in the flood-ravaged states of Northern Nigeria to cushion the flood’s effect on the affected communities.
“The North East Development Commission (NEDC) took measures by donating relief materials to flood victims in Adamawa state.
“NEDC also extended this gesture to other affected northern states.
“It must be stated that these interventions by the NEDC proved vital in easing the pains of the victims of the flood disaster.
“We also commend the National Emergency Management Agency for rising up to the occasion.
“It is imperative to note, however, that other intervention agencies such as NEMA, were also up in donating relief materials to flood-ravaged states in Northern Nigeria to cushion the effect of the flood disaster,” he said.
However, the group noted that because of the harm to the people and their environment, there was a need for more intervention to support the commission in ensuring that life returned to normal in affected communities.
“Appreciative of the intervention efforts, it is essential to note that in spite of these efforts, the people can never be said to have gotten enough as there is still a need to do more.
“Property worth millions of naira have been lost, farmlands have been eroded, food crops have been damaged, more IDPs have been created, and the environment, at large, has been affected.
“In some areas, roads have been washed off.
“More so, aware of the cause of the flood, there is a need to construct dams that will help absorb water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon when released.
“This should be treated as a necessity and responsibility as it will help limit the level and effect of subsequent flood disasters in Nigeria,” The group said.