Mubarak Shuaybu Shelleng
By Muhammad B. Muhammad
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, upon his return to the state on Monday morning, visited the scenes of the devastating flood in Yola, where he commiserated with victims and assessed the level of destruction.
The flood, which occurred on Sunday following a torrential downpour that began around 1:00 a.m., led to the tragic loss of 23 lives and the destruction of properties worth millions of naira.
Addressing victims at the temporary camp at Aliyu Mustafa College Yola, after inspecting several affected areas, Governor Fintiri announced that the state government will establish a technical committee to assess the extent of the damage.
Describing the situation as tragic and devastating, the Governor sympathized with families who lost loved ones and property, assuring them that the government would support efforts to rebuild and relocate their homes.
“We will constitute a technical committee to carry out a thorough assessment in collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). From there, we will take the necessary steps,” he stated.
Governor Fintiri also condemned individuals who, without a proper understanding of the situation, spread misinformation for political or selfish reasons.
According to him, the primary causes of the flooding were the heavy rainfall and blocked water channels and stormwater drainage systems, which prevented the runoff from flowing into the river.
The Governor was accompanied on the inspection tour by his Deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Bathiya Wesley; Secretary to the State Government, Awwal Tukur; and other top government officials
