Flood: Kogi govt announces immediate evacuation of Nataco axis

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*Kogi State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources visit flooded area

(Nigeria) Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate evacuation of the traders, shanties and temporary structures around the Nataco Junction axis of the Okene/Lokoja/Abuja Expressway in Lokoja following the flash floods that occurred on Thursday.
This is in continuation of the administration's efforts to protect lives and property of the citizens of the state as part of the sensitization programmr being carried out by the Kogi State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.
The state  Commissioner, Mrs. Rosemary Osikoya, said that the sensitization programme, which began three months before the flooding season commenced, had ensured that, although certain parts of the state, including Lokoja, Igalamela, and Yagba East had experienced some flooding, no lives have been lost.
Some of the flooded areas

According to a statement by Petra  Onyegbule, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,  “We wish to implement this immediate evacuation to forestall further loss of valuables and possibly lives in our dear state. We are thankful for the cooperation of all the security agencies, Local Government and State Government emergency workers, all other stakeholders and the good people of Kogi State for helping to minimize the effect of the flash flood. You are the true heroes of this event.
“We also wish to call for the understanding of all travellers, both drivers and commuters, who use this road. The road is a major artery connecting the Northern and Southern of Nigeria, hence it is critical that we navigate the road carefully during this period and respect the men and women in uniform trying to keep traffic flowing as quickly as possible.
“The State Government also wishes to commensurate with residents, who have lost homes and possessions to the natural disaster.
“Relief camps have been set up in the affected areas for temporarily displaced persons to take advantage of. Relief materials have also begun to arrive the locations. Donors and volunteers are also welcome.”


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