Buhari Sends Message To Flood Victims In Jigawa State

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, told victims of the flooding in Jigawa State that they won’t be neglected by the government.

This is as the President revealed that adequate support has been directed to be given to the victims by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant government agencies.

Buhari also commiserated with the victims of the flood who might have lost loved ones, farmlands and other valuables to the ravaging flood.

Buhari’s message to the victims was contained in a statement on Friday by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, where he assured that they won’t be abandoned in their time of need.

The statement reads:

“President Muhammadu Buhari has assured families impacted by flooding in several communities in Jigawa State of timely support from the Federal Government.”

“Commiserating with families who lost loved ones, farmlands, means of livelihood & property in the ravaging floods in the State, the President directs the National Emergency Management Agency and other relevant government agencies to urgently assess the situation n the affected areas with a view to providing the needed humanitarian supplies.”

“President Buhari, while commending the prompt response by the Jigawa State government, expresses solidarity with them during this difficult time, assuring of the readiness of the Federal Government to deploy the much-needed assistance as required.”

“The President would continue to follow very closely reports of flood situation across the country, and ensure that relevant Federal agencies are well prepared to respond to such disasters and mitigate associated risks.”