Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on Emergency, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammed- Ibrahim has commended National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, for its response to flood victims.
Alhaji Suleiman gave the commendation at the distribution of relief items to the victims at the Government House.
He noted that the gesture as shown by NEMA would go along way at reducing the hardship faced by the victims.
The Special Adviser also expressed appreciation to Governor Yahaya Bello for his commitment to the Course, saying the people will reciprocate at the appropriate time.
He stated that his leadership will ensure transparency and accountability, adding that good governance requires openness.
In a remark, the Chairman of Bassa Local Government who was represented by the Secretary, Yunusa Maihankuri-Gambo said they were impressed with the process and thanked the federal and state governments for living up to their responsibilities.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Alhaji Haruna Abubakar from Mozum, thanked the federal government for providing the items for flood victims.
Alhaji Haruna however, urged the federal government to find lasting solution to the annual flooding, noting that such solution should distinguish the present government from the past ones.