The Lawmaker representing Langtang North Central in the Plateau State 10th Assembly, Nanbol Listick has cried for help as flood wrecked havoc in Sixty Five communities in his constituency.
Listick made this known in a motion during Tuesday plenary of the Plateau State House of Assembly held at the Old Government House Rayfield Jos, temporary sitting venue of the house as the Assembly complex is undergoing renovation.
He said “it is very paramount to bring to the notice of this House the recent flood event in sixty five communities across Langtang North Central State Constituency that occurred on Friday 28th of June, 2024 which caused significant damages to property, disrupted daily life, and posed safety hazards to residents.”.
While decrying the devastating effects on his constituents, the Lawmaker called for immediate and long-term measures to prevent and mitigate the impact of future flooding in the Constituency and other parts of Plateau State.
“Given the increasing frequency and severity of flood information by meteorological experts in Nigeria, it is crucial to call on Plateau State Government to enhance preparedness and response capabilities on flood. Government should improve emergency response in order to protect lives, property and ensure health safety.
“My constituency urgently needs assistance to recover from the recent flood disaster that affected farms, infrastructure and small businesses. I urge the government of Plateau State to prioritize this flood issue and take immediate action aim to enhance resilience to flooding communities, protect public and private property, and ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
He called for proactive measures to help minimize the economic and social impact of future flooding in Langtang North Central and other parts of Plateau State.
Nanbol Listick appealed to the state government to direct her agencies to conduct a comprehensive assessment of flood-prone areas in Plateau State, develop and implement flood management plan such as upgrading drainage systems, constructing flood barriers, and maintaining natural waterways.
He called for an emergency relief materials to support the victims to cushion the effect on them.
He called on the state government to collaborate with other relevant governmental agencies and organizations at all levels to secure funding and technical support for flood mitigation projects.
Also, he urged the state government to launch a community awareness campaign to educate residents on flood preparedness and response strategies.
The Lawmaker based his call to section 20 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) where it stated that, “The state shall protect and improve the environment and safeguard the water, air and land, forest and wildlife of Nigeria”.