The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has described the recent flooding incident in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State as tragic.
The heavy rainfall in the Kogin Mata and Tudun Muntsira, Chikaji areas of Sabon Gari, triggered the flood that occurred on Monday.
The Speaker’s media aide, Musa Krishi, in a statement on Tuesday, said Abbas sympathised with the flood victims and expressed sorrow that such a devastating incident struck at a time when people were striving to sustain their livelihoods.
According to him, “The deluge caused significant property damage and displaced numerous residents.”
Abbas called for urgent intervention to provide relief to those affected, urging the residents to remain calm as the government works to alleviate their suffering.
The Speaker then appealed to the National Emergency Management Agency and the State Emergency Management Agency to swiftly assist the flood victims.
He also advised residents of the affected and surrounding areas to take precautionary measures and follow guidance from relevant authorities regarding flood risks.
Abbas called for coordinated efforts to tackle the broader issue of flooding across the country.
