Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commended President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in the deadly floods that affected Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, and other states.

Akpabio gave the commendation at the Government House in Maiduguri during Tinubu’s condolence visit to Borno State and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanemi, in the state capital on Monday, September 16, 2024.

The floods followed devastating rainfall that occasioned the overflow from the Alau Dam in Borno State.

The Senate President assured Tinubu of the National Assembly’s readiness to mobilise the required support to complement the efforts of the federal government in the mitigation, prevention, and tackling of disasters.

“I regard this as a display of love, compassion, and commitment to the safety and welfare of Nigerians,” Akpabio said.

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Assuring the president of the resolve of the National Assembly to collaborate with the Executive, Akpabio said: “On resumption, the National Assembly will mobilise to support the intervention purse and complement the efforts of the federal government, state governments, NNPCL, NEMA, and other interventionist agencies.”

Akpabio also promised to “add verve to the Special Disaster Intervention Fund when established” and expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NNPCL, NEMA, the Armed Forces and other stakeholders for their swift and strong interventions in addressing the flood disaster.”

He added: “The National Assembly is committed to supporting all endeavours of governments at federal and sub-nationals aimed at renewing the hopes of Nigerians.

“Most importantly, the president’s announcement to set up a Special Disaster Intervention Fund from FAAC allocations to assist in future unforeseen natural disasters demonstrates unrelenting commitment to good governance and transformative leadership.”

The Senate President equally commended Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for his proactiveness in handling the disaster and attending to the needs of the victims.

The Star