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Plateau State House of Assembly Calls for Relief for Flood Victims

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The Plateau State House of Assembly convened an emergency plenary session presided over by Speaker Naanlong Daniel, where they urged the State Emergency Management Agency (PLASEMA) to provide relief materials to the victims of flooding in Shendam local government area. The call came in response to a matter of urgent public importance raised by Hon. Joseph Bukar, who highlighted the devastating impact of the recent heavy downpour, which led to widespread flooding, displacement of residents, and destruction of critical infrastructure. The affected areas include Ngoottugut, Shimankar, Kalong, Kawo, and Tukung, among others, with the Speaker calling for a comprehensive damage assessment, reconstruction of key infrastructure, and implementation of long-term flood mitigation strategies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Plateau State House of Assembly called for relief materials to be provided to victims of flooding in Shendam local government area.
  • Hon. Joseph Bukar raised a matter of urgent public importance, highlighting the devastating impact of the recent heavy downpour on residents and infrastructure.
  • The affected areas include Ngoottugut, Shimankar, Kalong, Kawo, and Tukung, among others.
  • Speaker Naanlong Daniel directed the relevant standing committees to investigate the causes of the flooding and propose preventive measures.
  • Hon. Bukar urged for a comprehensive damage assessment, reconstruction of key infrastructure, and implementation of long-term flood mitigation strategies.
  • The state government was also urged to allocate resources to support the victims and address the root causes of flooding.
  • PLASEMA was called upon to provide relief materials, including food, shelter, and medical assistance, to the affected communities.

Statistics:

  • The flooding affected multiple communities, including Ngoottugut, Shimankar, Kalong, Kawo, and Tukung, among others, with inestimable destruction of homes, bridges, roads, schools, and places of worship.
  • The state government was urged to allocate resources to support the victims, but no specific amount was mentioned.
  • No specific number of people displaced or affected was mentioned, but Hon. Bukar stated that the situation had worsened the already difficult socio-economic situation of the affected communities.

Sources:

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