The Ogun State Government has commended the Federal Government for keeping its promise of providing shelter for some residents of the State ravaged by the flash flood of July 2018.
The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun gave the commendation today at his Oke Mosan office, Abeokuta when he hosted officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) who had been in the State to inspect a suitable location for the construction of a 500-housing unit for the purpose of resettling victims of the 2018 flood
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, Governor Abiodun emphasised that his administration remained committed to the welfare of the generality of the people, assuring his guests of necessary logistics and support to make the proposed project a reality within record time.
"Ogun State Government appreciates the gesture of the Federal Government through the NEMA on its mission to rehabilitate the victims of the 2018 flash flood. This is a noble one, the present government is ready to give necessary support, that is why we set up inter-ministerial committee to be with you, in order to make your work successful", he said.
Earlier in his remarks, the State Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Barr. Femi Ogunbanwo informed the NEMA delegation that the State Government had already identified a suitable parcel of land for the quick implementation of the project.
In his presentation, the Director-General, NEMA, Air Vice Marshal Muhammadu Muhammed represented by the Director of Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr. Kayode Fagbemi recounted that the 2018 flood was devastating, a development which he said prompted the Federal Government’s intervention of the proposed housing project for the victims.
Muhammed explained that the Federal Government has commenced necessary documentations including the identification of damaged houses, adding that the State government was expected to provide logistic supports with contributions from other stakeholders.
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