FG releases N3bn to flood-affected states

The Federal Government has released a sum of N3 billion to support states affected by recent flood disasters across the country.

This decision was announced on Wednesday at the National Economic Council, NEC Meeting held at the State House in Abuja, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

The meeting, attended by Governors, Deputy Governors', and Ministers, as well as notable figures such as, Bill Gates and Aliko Dangote, aimed to address the devastating impact of the floods.

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, briefing Journalists after the meeting, revealed that northern states were severely affected, resulting in loss of lives and widespread destruction of properties.

He explained that the money was meant to provide immediate relief to the victims of the disaster in the form of food and temporary shelter, especially those displaced from their homes.

Governor Bala said NEC also directed that a collaborative effort be coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture be put in place to ensure a holistic approach to addressing the flood disasters in the country.

Meanwhile, NEC has directed that an inventory be carried out to ascertain the level of damage by the flood.

Also briefing State House Correspondents, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State said the NEC Committee on Flood has been reconstituted with the Vice President now serving as Chairman.

Members of the Committee are Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State and Governor Douyi Diri of Bayelsa State.

Other members are Ministers of State for Water Resources, governors of Bauchi, Jigawa, Bayelsa States as well as Representatives of some government agencies.

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