KATSINA: The Katsina state government has earmarked the sum of N2.9 billion for emergency flood and erosion control projects across the state.
Similarly, the state government has received support of N3 billion from the federal government to tackle the devastating effect of flooding in the state.
Gov Dikko Umaru Radda disclosed this at the flag off of financial support to flood victims in Katsina on Tuesday.
The emergency fund, he explained would enable the government to provide necessary erosion control projects such as drainages and others to avert future flood calamity across the state.
He said the widespread flood had ravaged several local government areas in the state with homes, farmlands, roads and public utilities severely damaged by the devastating effect of the natural disaster, leaving thousands of residents homeless with worsening environmental degradation.
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“Recognizing the calamity of the situation, the Federal Government stepped in to provide more needed assistance with an intervention of about N3 billion to the state government to provide relief to the victims and helping them rebuild their lives.”
He explained that after a careful verification process by the technical committee inaugurated by the state government to ascertain the effect of the flood, it was established that 1,067 persons were seriously affected by the natural disaster in the state.
The Governor noted that out of the 1,067 victims, 439 whose homes were completely smashed by the flood would receive N600,000 each, while 628 victims whose homes have significant damage would receive N300,000 respectively.
He added that the state government has procured N200 million worth of building materials to be distributed to 1,772 victims whose houses were partially damaged to build their homes and restore their livelihoods.
“The total financial support allocated to these victims stands at N451,800,000. In addition to monetary aid, the Katsina State government is equally committed to ensuring that those affected receive comprehensive support,” Radda added.
