The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, met with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa to discuss the recent flooding in Borno State and other parts of the country.
Abass stated that the Presidency and National Assembly are working together to provide assistance to those affected by the flooding.
“I am here today to commiserate with his Excellency, the Vice President, over the devastating flooding incidents in Maiduguri. That is the purpose of my visit here, and I used that opportunity to discuss extensively on the problems and the situation of the people, particularly those affected in Maiduguri,” Abass said.
Abass also mentioned that strategies have been designed to bring succour to the victims of the flood. “We have also designed some strategies and solutions that both the NASS and the Presidency will implement in the next few days to bring succour to the victims of the flood in Maiduguri,” he added.
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Regarding the distribution of government intervention funds, Abass expressed confidence in the transparency of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum. “With the governor, that is known for transparency, the governor of Borno, I am absolutely sure that whatever will be provided for them from the Presidency will be judiciously distributed. So, I have no fear about that.”
On measures to address flooding, Abass mentioned that the National Assembly is taking steps to provide palliatives and support to affected states. “Yes! certainly. Like my own state, Kaduna, it has similar flood incidents, some few weeks ago and we have taken measures to also address that by giving palliatives and we have also reached out to NEMA, and also advised to also assist the victims there.”