Abuja, Sept. 16, 2024 – Sen. Ali Ndume, a member of the Senate representing Borno South, on Monday called on the federal government to dredge communities in Borno State affected by recent flooding.
Ndume, who made the call in a statement, said the dredging was essential to facilitate the removal of water and rescue residents trapped in their homes.
He said many residents were still stranded in their communities in spite of the extensive damage caused by the flooding.
The senator said immediate dredging of the affected areas was crucial for effective rescue operations and to alleviate the suffering of those still trapped.
“We really need to help make sure that people do not continue to suffer. Some of them have been in their houses for the last six days.
“What the federal government needs to do is to come and do the survey and get dredging equipment and get to the discharge of the Alau Dam and try to excavate the water way out so that the water can flow and go otherwise the aftermath will be more disastrous.
“Most buildings that were submerged are not strong, and if they continue to stay in water, they will collapse.
“Most people trapped in their communities are still there because it is only boats that the Nigerian military, other security agencies, and the state government are using to rescue people there.
“I am using this opportunity to move a motion since we are on recess for the federal government to intensify action against the plight of the victims of the insurgency,” he said.
Ndume has donated N50 million as relief assistance to the victims of flooding in the state. (GBN)
