The Chairman Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Kwara state governor ,AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed sadness over the reports of heavy flooding in Yola Adamawa State, which resulted in loss of lives, properties, and displacement of residents.
In a statement governor AbdulRazaq says the Forum identifies with the people and government of Adamawa State under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as the state mobilises resources to mitigate the effect of this incident.
According to it the Forum, similarly, commends the Police and the Nigerian Army for their swift deployment of marine units on the invitation of the state government to help residents who are caught in this unfortunate situation.
It says the Forum stands in firm solidarity with His Excellency Fintiri and the people of Adamawa at this difficult moment.
The statement notes that bthe forum will offer its own support to complement the various help that the state can get to cope with this humanitarian situation.END
REL/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU