Following the inauguration, President Jonathan will depart for an inspection tour of some of the affected States. He will visit Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States in what the statement said would be the first-phase of his tour.
He announced the National Committee yesterday as part of the measures by the Federal Government to provide urgent succor and relief to victims of the devastating floods sweeping across the country.
The committee has Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Mr. Olisa Agbakoba as co-chairmen. It is charged with raising additional funds to support the efforts by the government to provide adequate relief and post-impact rehabilitation to persons and communities affected by the floods.
In his broadcast yesterday, President Jonathan announced the donation” of N17.6bn to the affected States. In a country deeply buried in corruption, it is unclear how many of the affected individuals and communities will actually see a kobo of the money, or when.
About 147 people have so far died in the flooding, but many more are missing, and several roads and properties have been washed away.
Source: Sahara Reports Newyork
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