Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, said, he expects the government to be worried over the “frequency of disasters and needless bloodletting” in Nigeria.
Obi’s statement is coming following the “tragic” flood in Yola, Adamawa State that claimed lives and left many others injured.
He said, disaster management which is a “critical aspect of governance” should be taken “seriously” by the government.
Obi expressed his condolences to the families who lost loved ones to the disaster, and called for “serious investment in disaster preparedness” as he commended the Adamawa State Government for its swift action against the flood.
Obi said on X: “Managing Disaster is a critical aspect of governance that every government should take seriously. The frequency of disasters in our country and the needless bloodletting should raise concerns for our government at all levels.
“My heart goes out to the families of the latest disaster who have lost loved ones and to all those injured in the tragic flood in Yola.
“This is another painful reminder of the urgent need for serious investment in disaster preparedness, environmental protection, and urban infrastructure across Nigeria.
“I acknowledge and commend the prompt action taken by the State Government of Adamawa, the Police Command and other agencies of Government in the rescue efforts. However, disasters must no longer be reduced to passing headlines. It is time for our government, at all levels, to embrace a proactive approach. Investing in effective drainage infrastructure to protect our people and preserve their means of livelihood.
“I stand in solidarity with the affected communities in Adamawa State and call on NEMA and other relevant authorities to move swiftly to provide relief and long-term support for the victims.
“May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may healing come swiftly to the injured and displaced.”
