VP Shettima And Speaker Abbas Discuss Flood Management Strategies For Borno And Beyond

VP Shettima And Speaker Abbas Discuss Flood Management Strategies For Borno And Beyond

On Wednesday, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, met with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting focused on the severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The discussion, which also served as a gesture of sympathy to the VP, who is from Borno, aimed at devising immediate intervention strategies. President Bola Tinubu, upon learning about the flooding in Maiduguri, had instructed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to assist the flood victims. This directive was announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who described the flood as one of the worst in recent decades.

The flooding has displaced thousands and impacted key facilities, including the Post Office and Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. President Tinubu expressed his condolences to the state government and residents, particularly those who have lost their livelihoods due to the overflow of the Alau Dam.

Following his meeting with the Vice President, Speaker Abbas stated, “I am here to extend my condolences to His Excellency, the Vice President, over the devastating floods in Maiduguri. The meeting allowed us to discuss the problems faced by the people and devise strategies to address the situation.”

Abbas also mentioned the allocation of N3 billion in intervention funds for flood victims, assuring that the distribution would be managed transparently with the help of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum. “I have full confidence in Governor Zulum’s ability to ensure that the aid is distributed fairly,” he added.

He also highlighted that interventions are being planned for other flood-prone states, including Kaduna, which experienced similar flooding recently. Measures are being taken to provide relief and support to affected areas, with ongoing efforts to coordinate with the Governor of Niger State and other impacted regions.