Kebbi Floods: Bagudu Orders Immediate Distribution Of Relief Materials
Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has directed immediate distribution of food, water and medication to flood-ravaged communities in Bagudu and Kende in the state.
The governor gave the directive on while on a visit to commiserate with internally displaced persons whose houses and property were destroyed by the floods in several communities of Bagudo and Kende. Governor Bagudu, who trekked a long distance to see for himself the extent of damage caused by the floods to private and facilities, also took time to console the displaced community members by interacting with them.
Bagudu was at Bagudo Kudu Primary School and Government Day Secondary School Kende where hundreds of IDPs including women and children are being temporarily sheltered by the government. Addressing hundreds of flood victims at Bagudo Kudu Primary School, governor Bagudu commiserated with the victims over the terrible situation.
The governor said the state government would assist flood victims to rebuild their houses destroyed by the disasters.
Bafudu disclosed that the state would, however, relocate other victims who cannot rebuild their houses.
Bagudu said: “We are all concerned with your inevitable plight and President Muhammadu Buhari is sympathising with all of you.
“We are all in it together. It is a collective loss but the state government will do everything humanly possible to alleviate your suffering.
“You should all be patient and fervently prayerful. Although nothing will be enough to assuage the monumental loss occasioned by the incident, we will try our best to assist you to come back to your business of farming,” the governor said.
He said that the state government will strive to prevent the outbreak of waterborne and communicable diseases, just as he urged women to always boil water before drinking it.
He also directed the local government with women leaders to identify the special needs of women like domestic items, as well as other peculiar needs of women and children.
“We will strive to provide all your immediate needs, while arrangements are also on by SEMA and the local governments to provide your long term needs.
“These disasters are trials from the Almighty Allah, but, we will surmount these challenges with absolute prayers and patience,” Bagudu added.
A spokesperson of the victims, Hajiya Kulu Koshe, commended the Governor for the visit, saying that, the gesture was extremely consoling and heart-warming.