Jigawa state Governor, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Thursday said government is partnering experts from the Netherlands to find a lasting solution to flooding problem in the State.
The Governor spoke in Dutse when he hosted flood control experts from the Netherlands who were in the state.
According to Badaru, Netherlands is a country that is known for its long history of over 300 years of flood control.
He further stressed that Jigawa state needs a solution that is cost-effective in terms of flood solution, to put a stop to the yearly loss of lives and property.
Badaru said, the floods will be controlled and the water will be stored to be used for irrigation during the dry season.
The Governor said that a committee has already been established to handle the current problem, saying the state will work for hand in hand with the foreign experts.
The Governor added that with the team on a ground solution to the problem will be found.
Jigawa state Governor, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Thursday said government is partnering experts from the Netherlands to find a lasting solution to flooding problem in the State.
The Governor spoke in Dutse when he hosted flood control experts from the Netherlands who were in the state.
According to Badaru, Netherlands is a country that is known for its long history of over 300 years of flood control.
He further stressed that Jigawa state needs a solution that is cost-effective in terms of flood solution, to put a stop to the yearly loss of lives and property.
Badaru said, the floods will be controlled and the water will be stored to be used for irrigation during the dry season.
The Governor said that a committee has already been established to handle the current problem, saying the state will work for hand in hand with the foreign experts.
The Governor added that with the team on a ground solution to the problem will be found.
