Kogi Speaker Commiserates with Felele Flood Victims, Carries out on Spot Assessment.

The Speaker, Kogi  State House of Assembly Rt. Hon.  Matthew Kolawole today 7th September, 2017 paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the  people of Felele community over the flooding that ravaged the area this morning occasioned by the heavy downpour which destroyed many houses in the area.

The speaker who commenced the visit at the residence of the Honourable member representing LOKOJA II at the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon Idris Ndako to sympathize with him and the people of area over the sad incident which washed away over 100 houses.

Speaking to journalists shortly after the visit,  Rt Hon Mathew Kolawole said it has become imperative for him to visit one of his colleagues and the people being their representatives to see things for himself to know which area they can support and assist the people.
He warned people building structures on the waterways to desist from doing so, as it is one the major causes of flooding.
He promised to work with his colleagues to initiate bills and motions that will assist the victims and also to reposition the town planning sub sector in the State.
Also speaking, the Honourable member LOKOJA II,  Hon Idris Ndako commended Governor Yahaya Bello over his quick response to the mishap, noting that it is a sign of a good leader who cares for the people.

He said the state government has immediately opened camp for the victims at Siriki Noma where they can take shelter before the water subsides, urging the government to also open another camp at Felele area to take care of the people affected in the area.
He also commended the Speaker for his art of kindness to visit him and the people to see things himself, urging him to support him when he will present the issue on the floor of the assembly.
He however  called on the state government and National Emergency Management Agency to as a matter of urgency assist the victims

Olorunsuwa Elijah Ola
S.A. Media and Publicity to Hon Speaker.