Benue State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Mr. Aondowase Kunde has stated that near 770 households have been displaced as a consequence of floods from the River Benue.
The flooding has most severely affected the Makurdi space, the place displaced residents have taken shelter in momentary camps.
“Roughly 770 households have been displaced,” Kunde defined. “About 520 displaced households are taking shelter in NKST Main Faculty Wadata, whereas 250 are in Gaadi Complete Secondary Faculty,” he stated.
In the meantime, the Benue State Emergency Administration Company (SEMA) has been offering important provides, together with meals, mattresses, and water containers, to the affected people for the previous two weeks.
With water ranges now starting to decrease, Kunde expressed optimism that many displaced residents may return dwelling quickly, pending a security evaluation ordered by the governor.
“As a brief measure, the governor directed that we should always assess and restore flood-damaged homes,” Kunde famous, including that some properties may have fumigation as a consequence of dangers from reptiles and bugs,” he stated.
Trying forward, the federal government has a long-term plan to assemble housing in safer areas and relocate these presently residing in flood-prone zones. “The governor is dedicated to addressing these challenges, together with post-flood restoration,” Kunde affirmed.
