Kogi State Government says the period the State witnessed flooding in its nine Local Government was a very trying moment to the present administration.
Arc. Yomi Awoniyi, Kogi State Deputy Governor, stated this when he received relief materials donated by the Kogi State Command of the Nigerian Prison Services.
Government, Awoniyi, who doubles as Chairman, Flood Management Committee, says is aware of the need to initiate a long term program for communities that are ravaged by the flood.
The Deputy Governor disclosed that with the receding of the floods, displaced persons camps are now been depleted rapidly and gradually, said government has moved into its second phase of the post flood management strategies.
The Deputy Governor, pledged governments readiness and efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the flood victims in a pragmatic manner.
Arc. Yomi Awoniyi, described the present administration as very responsive and knows the need for post disaster management, commended the staff of the Nigerian Prison Services for their concern for the State.
At present, government Awoniyi, added is working on proper resettlement plans for affected communities and persons displaced, so as to forestall the emergence of unexpected socio-economic problems.
The State Government the Deputy Governor added has resolved to work and strengthen early warning systems for natural disasters, assured that the materials donated will get to those it is meant for.
Earlier in his speech the representative of the Controller of Nigerian Prison Services in Kogi State, Mr. Ibidapo Samson Kolede, said the donation is in line with the service cardinal principle of reformation, security, reintegration and rehabilitation, commended the way and manner the State Government handled issues related to the flood and upkeep of the internally displaced persons.
