By Our Reporter
Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, the Nasarawa State APC governorship candidate, has called for concerted efforts by relevant government agencies, emergency management authorities, community leaders and other stakeholders to assess the impact of flooding in Akpanaja and Rukubi Electoral Wards of Doma Local Government Area and provide urgent assistance to affected residents.
Wadada made the call while expressing concern over the safety, welfare and livelihoods of residents affected by the natural disaster, which has raised concerns about the plight of families whose homes, farmlands and sources of livelihood may have been disrupted by rising water levels.
He expressed solidarity with the affected communities, stressing the need for compassion, collective responsibility and timely intervention to ease the hardship confronting residents.
The senator urged relevant authorities to take immediate steps to identify the needs of affected households and ensure that necessary relief materials and other forms of assistance reach those in need.
He also emphasised the importance of taking appropriate measures to protect lives and property, provide support to vulnerable households and prevent further damage as the situation develops.
Wadada further urged residents to prioritise their safety and cooperate with relevant authorities by observing precautionary measures, particularly in areas vulnerable to rising water levels.
He expressed hope that the affected communities would receive the necessary support to recover from the disaster and gradually return to normalcy.
The APC governorship candidate reaffirmed the importance of standing in solidarity with communities during difficult times, noting that the welfare and security of the people must remain a priority.
The flooding in Akpanaja and Rukubi Electoral Wards has renewed calls for a coordinated emergency response and sustained attention to vulnerable communities in Doma Local Government Area to mitigate the impact of the disaster and support recovery efforts.
