Imburu, Adamawa state – Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has launched the distribution of shelter kits and financial aid to 1,896 households severely affected by the 2024 floods across five local government areas.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Imburu, Numan local government area, Fintiri announced that each affected household would receive ₦250,000 to rebuild homes destroyed by the 2024 floods.
The governor said Numan will serve as the central distribution point for the five most affected local government areas, including Madagali, Michika, Demsa, and Lamurde.
While I opted for direct intervention approach – Fintiri
Fintiri explained his administration’s departure from previous relief distribution methods, where victims were required to visit the Government House for assistance.
Instead, he stated that under his leadership, flood victims would act as contractors for their own reconstruction projects, ensuring a more direct and efficient resettlement process.
The governor urged beneficiaries to commence rebuilding immediately and relocate to safer areas, warning of the potential for another flood as the rainy season approaches.
How beneficiaries were identified – Hamman-Diram
Alhaji Bello Hamman-Diram, commissioner for reconstruction, rehabilitation, reintegration, and humanitarian services, explained that the beneficiaries were identified through a biometric process in collaboration with the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency.
Meanwhile, in his welcome address, Numan local government chairman Innocent Koto expressed gratitude to Governor Fintiri for selecting Numan as the flag-off location.
He pledged the continued support and loyalty of the local population to the administration.
Beneficiaries thanked the governor for addressing their plight and assured that the financial aid would be used for its intended purpose.
Floods: NEMA releases report on death toll in Northeast Nigeria
In August 2024, Legit.ng reported that at least 49 people lost their lives, and thousands were displaced in northeastern Nigeria due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains.
The National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) reported on Monday, August 26, that the flooding severely affected the states of Jigawa, Adamawa, and Taraba, with 41,344 people displaced.
NEMA spokesperson Manzo Ezekiel emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that the country is just entering the peak flood season, particularly in the northern regions.