North-East Govs express worry over flooding, seek FG intervention

The North-East Governor’s Forum (NEGF) has expressed concern over the devastating effect of flooding which is destroying homes and livelihood including road infrastructures in the region of the country.

The NEGF, however, called on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency direct its relevant agencies to immediately deploy all necessary interventions to ameliorate the situation in the affected areas.

This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the 7th meeting and signed by the NEGF chairman who is the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, held in Gombe, Gombe State on Friday.

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According to the forum, the persistent rainfall in the region has groaned the activities of the affected communities hence the need for urgent interventions from the relevant federal agencies in the areas.

The forum noted the need to harness the vast untapped resources of the sub-region by fostering integration in commerce as well as holding trade fairs with a view to attracting foreign investments.

It further urged the North-east Council of Chambers of Commerce to revive the North-East Joint Trade Fair and commodity markets to stimulate economic activities.

It, however, expressed delight at the growing strength of the cooperation, collaboration, and cordial relationship between the governors of the 6 states of the region.

It reiterated its commitment to foster common ground and pursue a collective course for the benefit of the region.

The Star