Saturday, May 11, 2024

SEN IYA ABBAS SEEKS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR HONG WINDSTORM VICTIMS

 


The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, has commiserated with the victims of windstorm in Hong LGA.


It could recalled that the windstorm destroyed several houses, worship centres and public structures in Pella, Garari, Wuro Garba, Jabba, Lugga and Mombol communities in Hong LGA.


Sen. Abbas who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation sympathised with the victims of the natural disaster.


He used the opportunity and called on governments at all levels to as a matter of urgency provide emergency relief materials to the victims of the windstorm especially those rendered homeless.


He said the emergency assistance especially building materials will help to rebuild the affected communities, and urged the victims especially those in rural areas to desist from cutting down of trees to prevent loss of lives and property to such disasters.


The Senator added that he is working with relevant stakeholders to meet with Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA)National Emergency Management Agency NEMA and other relevant Government and Non Governmental organisations to come to the aid of the affected communities.

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