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Kogi seeks FG’s intervention as flood ravages communities 14th October 2024 Kogi State is facing a devastating flood crisis, with 70 communities severely affected. The state government has appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention to mitigate the disaster. The situation is dire, with thousands of residents displaced and vital infrastructure destroyed. Addressing journalists at Kotonkarfe in Kogi Local Government on Monday, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, warned that a major “humanitarian crisis is brewing in the state, with close to two million people currently homeless". He said, “The National Emergency Management Agency cannot afford to wait any longer” as the State is already overwhelmed. “We are in a dire emergency situation at the moment, and this is tragic. The flood disaster here is devastating, with over 200 communities already submerged and close to two million people displaced". “As we speak, nine of the 21 Local Government Areas in the state are affected, which is almost 50% of the total number of Local Government Areas. We have opened about 68 IDP camps, but they cannot accommodate such a massive population. Schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure have been completely destroyed". “Seeing the elderly and young children in such distress is heartbreaking. We have not lost any lives because we activated the early warning and awareness plan. However, we are spending huge resources daily, but it is inadequate. We call on the Federal Government, international donor agencies, NGOs, and philanthropists to come to our aid", he said. The flood has ravaged communities in the Kogi Local Government Area, including Edeha, where the state's Deputy Governor, Joel Salifu, conducted an inspection tour. Salifu was accompanied by the Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, and other members of the flood committee. Residents have been forced to flee their homes, seeking shelter on higher ground. The flood has also destroyed crops, livestock, and essential infrastructure, leaving many without access to basic necessities. The Kogi State Government's appeal highlights the need for swift action to address the flood crisis. The Federal Government must provide urgent assistance to affected communities, including relief materials, medical aid, and infrastructure repair.
