The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Borno floods victims of National Assembly’s support
This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Office of the Senate President,on Tuesday in Abuja.
The statement said Akpabio gave the assurance during his condolence visit to flood-hit state and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi.
Akpabio commended President Bola Tinubu for his timely intervention in the deadly floods, that affected most of Maiduguri,the state capital.
The President of the Senate assured of the readiness of the National Assembly to mobilise the required support to complement efforts in mitigation, prevention and tackling of flooding and other disasters.
“I regard this as a display of love, compassion and commitment to the safety and welfare of Nigerians”,he said.
Akpabio also promised to “add verve” to the Special Disaster Intervention Fund, when established.
He expressed gratitude to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NNPCL, NEMA, the Armed Forces and other stakeholders for their swift and strong interventions in addressing the flood disaster.
“The National Assembly is committed to supporting all endeavours of governments at federal and sub-national levels aimed at renewing the hopes of Nigerians.
“Most importantly, the President’s announcement to set up a Special Disaster Intervention Fund from FAAC allocations to assist in future unforeseen natural disasters demonstrates unrelenting commitment to good governance and transformative leadership”.Akpabio said.
He commended Gov. Babagana Zulum for being proactive in handling the disaster and attending to the needs of victims.