By Juliet Vincent sept 12,2024
Balarebe Alkassim
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed his concerns over the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno State, commiserating with the families of the victims and other affected persons.The flood was reportedly caused by the collapse of Alau Dam following a downpour and wrecked havoc on the properties of the people including the palace of Shehu of Borno, displacing many people from their homes.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu on Thursday, Kalu bemoaned the tragedy, sympathizing with the victims, the people and the government of Borno State.
The Deputy Speaker who attributed the downpour to the impact of global warming, underscored the need for the activation of relevant policies on the subject of climate change around the country to help forestall future occurrences.He urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies to quickly step in and provide expected reliefs and succour to the victims.
Kalu assured of adequate legislative interventions to ensure that the effect of the tragedy will not overwhelm the people
