Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Thursday, expressed his sympathies to the victims of recent flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno.
Reportedly caused by the collapse of Alao Dam following a downpour, the flooding wreaked havoc on the properties of the people including the palace of Shehu of Borno, displacing many people from their homes.
Hon. Kalu in his reaction bemoaned the tragedy, sympathizing with the victims, the people, and the government of Borno.
Attributing the downpour to the impact of global warming, Hon. Kalu also underscored the need for the activation of relevant policies on the subject of climate change around the country to help forestall future occurrences.
The Deputy Speaker urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies to quickly step in and provide expected relief and succour to the victims.
He assured of adequate legislative interventions to ensure that the effect of the tragedy would not overwhelm the people.
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