Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has commiserated with the government and people of Adamawa State over the flood which ravaged Yola North and Yola South local government areas.
The Forum, in a statement signed by its chairman and Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said it was saddened by the reports of the heavy flooding in Adamawa.
It, however, promised its support for the state at this trying time.
” The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is saddened by the reports of heavy flooding in Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas, Adamawa State, with reported loss of lives, properties, and displacement of residents.
“The Forum identifies with the people and government of Adamawa State under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as the state mobilises resources to mitigate the effect of this incident.
“The Forum, similarly, commends the Police and the Nigerian Army for their swift deployment of marine units on the invitation of the state government to help residents who are caught in this unfortunate situation.
“The Forum stands in firm solidarity with His Excellency Fintiri and the people of Adamawa at this difficult moment, and will offer its own support to complement the various help that the state can get and deserves to cope with this humanitarian situation,” the NGF stated.
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