By Muhammad Garba
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his profound condolences to the government and the people of Jigawa State over the recent flooding that has led to the loss of lives and displacement of many citizens.
This was contained in a press statement which was signed by Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Chief Ajuri Ngelale.
The President also commiserates with the bereaved families and victims of the flooding, which has affected about 14 local government areas and many households.
President Tinubu states that recurring environmental disasters underscore the urgency of sustaining measures to address climate change and its perils, as well as remove man-made elements to the challenge.
The President prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased and assures the people of Jigawa of his administration’s support at this difficult time.
According to the Executive Secretary Jigawa state Emergency Management Agency SEMA Dr Haruna Mairiga said, 30 died, over 6,000 families were displaced and over 30,000 hecter of farm land were sofar submerged by the flooding.
As we expect situation to continue aggravating, we embark on more public sensitization and taking other necessary measures to minimize i may cause by the flooding.
