KEBBI FLOODS: State Government Seeks FG Support To Rebuild Roads, Bridges

    

KEBBI FLOODS: State Government Seeks FG Support To Rebuild Roads, Bridges

Kebbi State is facing a catastrophic flood crisis, resulting in devastating losses. 

At least 29 lives have been lost, and approximately 321,000 houses destroyed, leaving thousands without shelter. 

The agricultural sector is the worst impacted, with over 858,000 farmlands left in ruins, threatening food security in the region.

According to the Commissioner for Information, Yakubu Ahmed, the flood was triggered by the release of water from the Goronyo dam and the convergence of waters from River Rima and River Kaa. 

This perfect storm has brought the state to its knees, with 16 out of 21 local government areas affected.

The commissioner appealed to the federal government, corporate organizations, and individuals to support the state in mitigating the effects of the flood.

In a statement sign by the cheif press secretary to the governor of kebbi state Ahmed Idris stated that the governor on monday inspected the collaps bridge along yauri koko road and urge the federal ministry of work to espidite action in fixing the road as it will affect the transportation network of the country which is significant to economic development

The people of Kebbi State are going through a difficult time, as some mourn the loss of their loved ones, others face the destruction of their farmlands, and others are left without a roof over their heads. 

They are calling on the federal government for assistance, as the magnitude of the disaster may be too great for the state to handle alone.

                                        Yongo Wandoo Cynthia