Federal Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Mitigating Flood Disasters

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to address root causes of ecological challenges across the country to safeguard lives and properties.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen George Akume, while commissioning the Koton Karfe flood control project in Kogi State, assured Nigerians of the welfare of Nigerians by taking proactive measures to mitigate occurrences of flood disaster and other related ecological problems.

According to a statement by the director of information in his office, Segun Imohiosen, he stated that the flood control project is part of government’s efforts to forestall the recurrence of the 2022 flood with its attendant loss of property and hardship on the people of Koton Karfe and its environs.

The SGF who was represented by the director, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), commended the commitment of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) for the prompt execution of the project and encourage the commission to replicate same gesture in other flood-prone communities  across the country.

He urged the host community to actively participate in the maintenance and upkeep of this infrastructure to remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring that the flood control measures remain effective and operational.

Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Salifu Joel Oyibo expressed gratitude to the federal government through its intervention projects which have ameliorated the plights of the good people of Kogi State as the project has brought to an end the recurrent flooding during rainy seasons.