Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to collaborating with all 36 states to tackle the issues of flooding and other natural disasters in Nigeria.
He highlighted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recently approved N3 billion for each state to address such challenges and foster a sense of inclusiveness among sub-national governments.
Shettima made these remarks on Wednesday during a visit from Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, who came to express condolences over the severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State, caused by the collapse of a dam.
In response, Shettima described the Borno flood disaster as a national crisis affecting the entire country, not just Borno State. He attributed the widespread flooding to the complex interplay of climate change, ecological issues, and economic factors.
Shettima assured that President Tinubu’s proactive approach and commitment will lead to effective solutions for the flooding and related challenges. He emphasized that the President’s recent approval of N3 billion for each state demonstrates a genuine effort to engage all parts of the country in addressing these issues.
The Vice President commended Hon. Abbas for what he described as his “stellar leadership in the National Assembly”, saying despite having nearly 70 per cent of the members as newly sworn-in, the Speaker has been able to keep the flag flying.
He continued: “There is a lot of stability in the House of Representatives, and we have to commend you for providing that leadership. We wish you well and, Insha Allah, you are one of the fulcrums of our democratic journey.
“A harmonious relationship among the executive, the legislature and the judiciary is very essential to sustain democracy in Nigeria. Once again, thank you most sincerely on behalf of the President, the government and people of Borno for your show of empathy and support.”
(Vanguard)
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