Akpabio Commits National Assembly To Support Tinubu’s Disaster Relief Initiative

Akpabio Commits National Assembly To Support Tinubu’s Disaster Relief Initiative

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has pledged the National Assembly’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s Special Disaster Intervention Fund.

Akpabio praised President Tinubu for his swift response to the deadly floods that impacted Maiduguri, Borno State, and other regions following the catastrophic rainfall and the destruction of the Alau Dam.

The Senate President made this pledge and commendation during President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Borno State and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanemi, at Government House in Maiduguri.

Akpabio’s pledge was conveyed in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, in Abuja on Tuesday, September 17.

Recall that President Tinubu, made a detour from a trip to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Annual event holding in New York, flew into the country and same day led a powerful delegation to Maiduguri to commiserate with the governments and people of the flood affected states over the unfortunate disaster.

The Senate President, who is also the chairman of the National Assembly, assured the president of the parliament’s readiness to mobilise the required support to complement the efforts of the Federal Government in the mitigation, prevention and tackling of disasters.

“I regard this as a display of love, compassion and commitment to the safety and welfare of Nigerians,” the Senate President said.

Assuring the President of the resolve of the National Assembly to collaborate with the Executive, Akpabio said: “On resumption, the National Assembly will mobilize to support the intervention purse and complement the efforts of the Federal Government, State governments, NNPCL, NEMA, and other interventionist agencies.”

Senator Akpabio also promised to “add verve to the Special Disaster Intervention Fund when established” and expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NNPCL, NEMA, the Armed Forces, and other stakeholders for their swift and strong interventions in addressing the flood disaster.

He said: “The National Assembly is committed to supporting all endeavours of governments at Federal and sub-nationals aimed at renewing the hopes of Nigerians.

“Most importantly, the President’s announcement to set up a Special Disaster Intervention Fund from FAAC allocations to assist in future unforeseen natural disasters demonstrates an unrelenting commitment to good governance and transformative leadership.”

He also praised Governor Babagana Zulum for his proactive approach in managing the disaster and addressing the needs of the victims.