Biodun Esan, Ilorin
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has commiserated with the government and people of Adamawa State over heavy flooding that occurred in Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas of the State, with reported loss of lives, properties, and displacement of residents.
A statement signed by the Forum’s Chairman and the governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday said: “The Forum identifies with the people and government of Adamawa State under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as the state mobilises resources to mitigate the effects of this incident.
“The Forum, similarly, commends the Police and the Nigerian Army for their swift deployment of marine units on the invitation of the state government to help residents who are caught in this unfortunate situation.
“The Forum stands in firm solidarity with His Excellency Fintiri and the people of Adamawa at this difficult moment,” the statement said.
AbdulRazaq expressed the Forum’s readiness to offer its support to complement the various help that the state can get and deserves to cope with this humanitarian situation.
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