September 29, 2010 0:00 am
President Jonathan has approved the release of N1 billion and N750 million as�Federal Government grantsto Sokoto and Kebbi state governments, respectively as part of governments assistance to alleviate the sufferings of victims of the flood disaster that ravaged the two states. A release by the Special Adviser to the President on Media And Publicity, Mr. Ima Niboro said the grants are to be expended on reconstruction of damaged roads, culverts and bridges; scour inspection and survey of piers and abutments of the severely eroded bridge across theSokoto River; and urgent after-flood protection study of the affected areas.
He said the flood disaster was described by experts as a once in a 500-year event, hence the federal government is leaving no stone unturned to protect the impacted areas.
The president urged the Sokoto and Kebbi governments to ensure judicious use of the grants to alleviate the plight of the flood victims.
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