Flood: Communities In Kogi State Are Drowning – Bello Cries Out To Buhari

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has said the state has lost N100 billion to flood, as it has rendered many people homeless across the 10 local government areas of the state.

Bello therefore called on the Federal Government to intervene in the damage caused by the flood.

Bello, who spoke through his media aide, Kingsley Fanwo, said over 200 communities have been affected terribly by the flood.

He said the government had a lot to do to alleviate the suffering of the people.

“Kogi state government has been rattled by the degree of flooding that has submerged over 200 communities and rendered about a million people homeless in the state,” he said in a statement.

“As a government, a lot has been done to ameliorate the dastardly effect of the menace. Federal agencies are also working hard to help us out of our seemingly perilous situation.

“Government will never express hopelessness as it is the bastion of hope for the victims. But we are stretched and wish to thank the federal government for its intervention so far.

“Governor Yahaya Bello will want to express profound gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo for directing the National Emergency Management Agency to come to the rescue of our people.

“Lokoja , Ajaokuta, Ibaji and many other local government areas are currently under the furious flood. We call for more speedy intervention of federal and even international agencies in giving succor and hope to our people.”

While advising the people in flood prone areas to move to safer grounds, Bello said he is doing all he could to salvage the situation.

“As a government, we shall not rest on our oars to save lives and property of our people; as well as stand with them in this trying time,” he said.

“We are in it together as the governor is doing everything humanly possible to salvage the situation.”