President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N108 billion to the 36 states of the federation to address the pressing issues of flooding and other natural disasters.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that this announcement was made by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.
Receiving the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, Shettima described the situation in Maiduguri as a “national calamity” and commended Tinubu’s commitment to partnering with states to address these challenges.
He said:
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“The President has shown his zeal, willingness, and commitment to partner with the states towards addressing these issues.”
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Shettima also praised the Speaker for his “stellar leadership” in the National Assembly, adding the stability in the House of Representatives despite having nearly 70 per cent of members as newly sworn-in.
He said:
“We wish you well, and Insha Allah, you are one of the fulcrums of our democratic journey.”
On the other hand, Tajudeen extended his condolences to Shettima, Tinubu, and the people of Borno State, assuring that the National Assembly will provide support for the affected community.
He said:
“We in the National Assembly are looking into what kind of support we can give to the people affected. We share your pains; we share your concerns; we are together in this from the beginning to the end.”
The Vice President also stressed the importance of a harmonious relationship among the executive, legislature, and judiciary in sustaining democracy in Nigeria.
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