Peter Obi Seeks Help For 100,000 Displaced Flooding Victims In Jigawa
BY DAYO ADESULU
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has urged the state and federal governments to rescue of flooding victims in Jigawa, adding that nearly 100 lives have been lost and 100,000 Nigerians have been displaced.
Peter Obi, who stated this via his verified Twitter handle, tasked Nigerian governments plan contingency measures which aimed at greater resiliency in times of natural disasters.
He said ”We can expect more of such disasters, and as such, we must plan contingency measures aimed at greater resiliency in times of natural disasters.”
Peter Obi who also posted pictures of some of the floods victims said: ”News reports of the ravaging floods wreaking havoc in different communities in Jigawa State are not only disturbing but alarming. It is profoundly disturbing to learn that nearly 100 lives have been lost and 100,000 Nigerians have been displaced from their homes due to the flooding.
”My heart goes out to the Government of Jigawa State, the affected communities, the bereaved and displaced families, in these challenging times. I urge the Federal and State governments to come to the aid of the victims of the flooding. Credible News also reported more below:
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”Even in other parts of the nation, and help them sail through the turbulent times. I also call on the relevant authorities to intensify efforts to mitigate loses and casualties resulting from natural disasters. These unprecedented flooding are linked climate change, which is real.
”We can expect more of such disasters, and as such, we must plan contingency measures aimed at greater resiliency in times of natural disasters.”
