By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
HOTPEN – The Yobe North Senatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Ilu Bello has commiserated and sympathized with victims affected by the flood in the state.
In a commiseration message signed and made available to Journalists in Damaturu, Yobe state capital, Hon Ilu assured that relief materials will be provided in earnest to cushion the pains of the flood victims across the state.
According to his words “My deep commiseration goes out to the victims of the flood disaster which ravaged different parts of my constituency and Yobe State at large”
“I will like to use this opportunity to inform you that as an opposition party, this isn’t a political issue. Our people are in critical condition and I promise to bring relief materials no matter their quantity as support.”
Hon. Ilu also extended a call to the state government and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to as a matter of urgency, come to the aid of victims.
He emphasized that, the state government should deploy adequate measures in ensuring buildings are not erected on waterways as well as ensure that drainages are free of blockages among other necessary measures.