By Yusuf Bukar Biriri, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, has called on the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (Acresal), a World Bank program, to complement government efforts in mitigating the effects of anticipated floods this rainy season.
Governor Buni made the appeal when he received a delegation from the World Bank and Acresal.
In a statement issued by the Director General of Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Muhammad, Governor Buni emphasized the need for urgent action to construct drainages to channel floodwaters outside towns and communities. “This is a matter of emergency and public importance to avert the looming threat posed by the anticipated floods,” he stressed.
The Governor highlighted the importance of supporting the resettlement of displaced communities and ensuring the resilience of communities. “We must save the reconstructed houses from flood threats,” he added.
Governor Buni noted that the resettled communities have been threatened by floods for the past three years, and constructing drainages is crucial to avoiding possible disasters.
He also advised that early construction of drainages would help beat inflation.
The Acresal Task Team Leader, Ms. Joy Iyanga Agene, assured the state government of support to save the people from floods.
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She commended the Yobe state government for providing a conducive environment that enhanced Acresal’s performance in the state.
The delegation included Mr. Vijay Kumar of the World Bank, Joy Iyanga Agene, Acresal Task Team leader, Cesena Cavecchi, Senior Social Specialist and North Coordinator of the World Bank, and Shehu Mohammed, Yobe state Acresal coordinator.
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