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Kogi flood: Lawmaker seeks FG’s intervention for victims

Rep. Tajudeen Yusuf (PDP-Kogi) has solicited the Federal Government’s urgent intervention to ameliorate the suffering of the flood victims in the state.

 

His plea is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja.

 

This followed days of constant and heavy flooding in Lokoja and other communities across Kogi state as a result of the opening of Lagdo Dam in the Republic of Cameron.

 

The flood has led to massive loss of lives and properties.

 

Yusuf, a member, representing, Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency expressed shock at the unfortunate disasters that have become a yearly occurrence.

 

He called for immediate intervention by relevant agencies of the Federal and Kogi State Governments.

 

According to him, the flood swept through not only Lokoja, the state capital, but spread to other towns and communities in Kogi West and Kogi East senatorial Districts.

 

“The propensity and effect of this year’s flooding that has persisted for days has not only ravaged communities and rendered many people homeless.

 

“It has also crippled economic activities and made vehicular and human movements to states in the South East, South West and South-South Zones largely cumbersome and mostly non-motorable.”

 

The lawmaker acknowledged the efforts of the Kogi Government in tackling the social, economic and geographical challenges thrown up by the unfortunate flooding.

 

He called for immediate intervention of the federal government through relevant agencies.

 

“The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, as well as National Emergency Management Agency and other relevant agencies should move swiftly to provide immediate palliative to victims of the flooding,” he said. CONTINUE READING……………..

 

 

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