Intensify measures to check anticipated flood warnings by NiMet – Gov. Buni to ministries

Story from Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has directed the state ministries of Works and Environment in the state to intensify measures to check the anticipated floods as warned by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet).

This was disclosed in a statement by Governor Buni’s director general, press and media affairs, Mamman Mohammed and made available to Neptune prime correspondent in Damaturu.

According to the statement, Governor Buni said the measures taken earlier must be intensified, as the spate of rainfall in the state will soon be intensive.

He also directed the affected ministries and their agencies to liaise with the office of the Secretary to the State Government to take measures that would effectively reduce the floods.

“The measures must be vibrant and consistent to effectively reduce the floods and safeguard our communities.

“Government is committed to provide the necessary resources and working tools to curb the menace.

“Government would engage communities that are vulnerable to the floods to collectively fight the anticipated flood” Governor Buni said.

He also called on the people to cooperate with government and professional advise issued to them to ensure their safety.

“Our people in the urban areas should also support government by clearing the drains infront of their houses.

“You should avoid erecting structures to block the waterways to cause stagnation and flood into your houses and others” the Governor advised.

Governor Buni further directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to be prepared to tackle possible cases of eventualities.

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