Kano flood victims cry for help
Victims of recent flood disaster in Rimin Gado Local Government Area of Kano State have cried
out over lack of support from the state and federal government
Some of the victims told newsmen in Rimin Gado that they were yet to receive any assistance
from two levels of government since flood ravaged their communities in August.
One of the victims, Malam Aminu Lawan who lost a house to the flood, said there had been no
support to him and other victims. “We heard that Kano State Government has released the sum of
N100 million to support flood victims in the state, but up to now no single Kabo has been given to
us. “The most disturbing issue is that the State Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation Agency had
taken our names and the losses we suffered from the disaster but nothing is forthcoming,” he said.
Another victim who simply gave his name as Malam Bala told NAN that majority of the flood
victims that were worst hit in the area are currently squatting with relations and friends. “A number
of the flood victims in this area are either living with friends or relations because their houses
have been destroyed by the flood, “ he said. He, therefore, urged the government to ensure
prompt release of the money it approved to support the flood victims, to alleviate their sufferings
. However, when contacted, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Relief and
Rehabilitation Agency (SERERA), Alhaji Ali Bashir said the agency was making effort to assist the
victims. “We are making necessary preparations to assist the victims and as soon as we finish the
preparations, we will tell you, “ Bashir said. Also commenting on the issue, the NEMA Head of
Operations in Kano, Alhaji Nura Abdullahi said the agency had submitted its report to its
headquarters in Abuja. He assured that the agency would soon commence distribution of relief
materials to flood victims in the affected areas. Newsmen report that the state government had on
Sept.17, confirmed the death of 31 people and destruction of 10, 000 houses by flood in 15 local
areas of the state. The government said it had approved the release of N100 million as interim
support to flood victims in the state.
out over lack of support from the state and federal government
Some of the victims told newsmen in Rimin Gado that they were yet to receive any assistance
from two levels of government since flood ravaged their communities in August.
One of the victims, Malam Aminu Lawan who lost a house to the flood, said there had been no
support to him and other victims. “We heard that Kano State Government has released the sum of
N100 million to support flood victims in the state, but up to now no single Kabo has been given to
us. “The most disturbing issue is that the State Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation Agency had
taken our names and the losses we suffered from the disaster but nothing is forthcoming,” he said.
Another victim who simply gave his name as Malam Bala told NAN that majority of the flood
victims that were worst hit in the area are currently squatting with relations and friends. “A number
of the flood victims in this area are either living with friends or relations because their houses
have been destroyed by the flood, “ he said. He, therefore, urged the government to ensure
prompt release of the money it approved to support the flood victims, to alleviate their sufferings
. However, when contacted, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Relief and
Rehabilitation Agency (SERERA), Alhaji Ali Bashir said the agency was making effort to assist the
victims. “We are making necessary preparations to assist the victims and as soon as we finish the
preparations, we will tell you, “ Bashir said. Also commenting on the issue, the NEMA Head of
Operations in Kano, Alhaji Nura Abdullahi said the agency had submitted its report to its
headquarters in Abuja. He assured that the agency would soon commence distribution of relief
materials to flood victims in the affected areas. Newsmen report that the state government had on
Sept.17, confirmed the death of 31 people and destruction of 10, 000 houses by flood in 15 local
areas of the state. The government said it had approved the release of N100 million as interim
support to flood victims in the state.
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