Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, yesterday, visited the communities of flooding which occurred on Sunday following a downpour that began around 1:00 a.m., and 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, Fintiri announced that the state government would establish a technical committee to assess the extent of the damage.
Describing the situation as tragic and devastating, the governor sympathised with families who lost loved ones and property, assuring them that the government would support efforts to rebuild and relocate their homes.
Meanwhile, the Adamawa State Government has said it was dismayed by comments from certain leaders, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, suggesting that the government was not proactive in addressing the flooding incident..
In a press release by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, the government added that, “We take exception to the insinuation that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration neglected the people.
“Contrary to these claims, our government has invested heavily in providing storm drains and waterways, knowing the state’s propensity for flooding.
“We urge the public to recall our swift response to the Borno State flooding disaster, where we were among the first to provide cash and logistical support.
“When the Sunday flood struck Adamawa, the Deputy Governor Prof Kaletapwa Farauta promptly mobilised government agencies, including the military and marine police, to the scene.
“Under her leadership, and with the governor’s directives, the State Emergency Management Agency was tasked with providing urgent relief to affected citizens.
“We must correct the narrative that the government was silent while others acted. The truth is, the government spearheaded the response efforts,” it stated.
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