By Salifu Faridat
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, expressed his condolences to the families affected by a tragic flood incident in Dakingari, Suru Local Council of the state.
Governor Idris, through his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, announced a generous donation of N40 million to assist the flood victims.
Furthermore, he directed that each affected family receive N500,000 in support.
During his visit to Dakingari on Monday , the governor extended his sympathies to the affected families and urged them to accept the situation with equanimity, acknowledging that it is the will of God.
He also expressed his concern for those who sustained injuries and those whose homes were affected by the flooding.
Governor Idris took proactive steps by instructing the council chairman to establish a committee responsible for the transparent distribution of the relief funds to the victims.
He additionally pledged to work toward implementing a long-term solution to address the recurrent issue of flooding.
In a separate gesture of empathy, the governor made a stopover at Rijiya Maikabbi village in Dandi Local Council to sympathize with flood victims and offered a donation of N10 million in support.
Benue State Grapples with Severe Flooding Following 12-Hour Downpour.
In Makurdi, Benue State, a relentless 12-hour downpour has wreaked havoc, causing extensive flooding and disrupting daily life in the state capital.
The heavy rain, which commenced around 11 pm on Sunday, submerged various parts of the city, leading to the loss of residents’ belongings.
Among the severely affected areas are Achusa, Gyado, Villa, Wurukum Market, Genabe Layout, Wadata Rice Mill, Agbohough, Agwan Jukun, Demekpe communities, and the busy Oturkpo and Ishaya Bakut roads. The downpour also resulted in the isolation of the Joseph Sarwan University, Makurdi (JoSTUM), as SBS Junction road, the main access route to the university, was washed away.
James Iorpuu, the Acting Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), disclosed that the state government had designated public schools in 22 local councils as displaced persons camps to provide shelter and assistance to those affected by the flooding.