The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom has expressed concern over the flood that has led to the displacement of over 110,000 people, destroying countless number of houses – also led to the destruction of a large portion of farmlands and food storage facilities washed away.
He said the people the state and Nigerians in general may experience food scarcity later this year as a result of the flood.
Ortom stated this yesterday when he embarked on an on-the-spot assessment of some villages and farm lands washed away by flood.
“Let me use this opportunity to express deepest appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for immediately coming to the aid of the victims and directing the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to support persons affected by the flood in Benue state.”
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