Niger Flooding: Northern senators seek permanent solution beyond emergency response
Some residents have abandoned their flooded homes to stay with neighbours — Call for coordinated action by FG, state government— Commiserate with families affected by disaster By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have called for a permanent and coordinated solution to recurring flooding in Shiroro, Minna and other communities in Niger State.
The forum assured the people of Niger State of its commitment to advocating appropriate budgetary provisions and legislative support aimed at reducing the impact of flooding and preventing avoidable disasters.
The forum urged the Federal and state governments, in collaboration with local authorities, to ensure prompt distribution of relief materials to verified victims and provide temporary shelters with basic healthcare and sanitation facilities.
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