Adamawa approves N235m flood relief fund

The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved a phase two intervention fund of N235 million to support 941 households affected by floods in Numan, Lamurde, Demsa, Michika, and Madagali. Commissioner of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services, Bello Hamman Diram, said the support was not an emergency, but a recovery and development initiative. “This move is […]

Adamawa approves N235m flood relief fund

Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri

The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved a phase two intervention fund of N235 million to support 941 households affected by floods in Numan, Lamurde, Demsa, Michika, and Madagali.

Commissioner of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services, Bello Hamman Diram, said the support was not an emergency, but a recovery and development initiative.

“This move is aimed at providing relief to those affected by the devastating floods, with the selection of beneficiaries based on the severity of the flood’s impact on each area,” he stated.

In addition to the flood relief fund, the council also approved funds to engage consulting services for the development of the Adamawa State Energy Framework and Regulation, worth over N198 million, to be completed within six months.

Alhaji Adamu Atiku, Commissioner of Works and Energy, explained that the power consultant would aid the state in developing its energy policy, state electricity act, and legal framework, which is essential for achieving energy independence.