Flash Floods: Kogi Government Announces Immediate Evacuation of Nataco Axis

The Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate evacuation
of the traders, shanties and temporary structures around the Nataco
Junction axis of the Okene/Lokoja/Abuja Expressway in Lokoja
following the flash floods that occurred there today, September
7th, 2017.

This is in continuation of the administration’s efforts to
protect lives and properties of the citizens of the state as part
of the sensitization program being carried out by the Kogi State
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

The Honourable Commissioner, Mrs. Rosemary Osikoya, said the
sensitization program, which began three months before the flooding
season commenced, had ensured that, although certain parts of the
state, including Lokoja, Igalamela, and Yagba East had experienced
some flooding, no lives have been lost.

We wish to implement this immediate evacuation to forestall
further loss of valuables and possibly lives in our dear state. We
are thankful for the cooperation of all the security agencies,
Local Government and State Government emergency workers, all other
stakeholders and the good people of Kogi State for helping to
minimize the effect of the flash flood. You are the true heroes of
this event.

We also wish to call for the understanding of all travellers,
both drivers and commuters, who use this road. The road is a major
artery connecting the Northern and Southern of Nigeria, hence it is
critical that we navigate the road carefully during this period and
respect the men and women in uniform trying to keep traffic flowing
as quickly as possible.

The State Government also wishes to commensurate with residents,
who have lost homes and possessions to the natural disaster.

Relief camps have been set up in the affected areas for
temporarily displaced persons to take advantage of. Relief
materials have also begun to arrive the locations.

Donors and volunteers are also welcome.

The Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate evacuation
of the traders, shanties and temporary structures around the Nataco
Junction axis of the Okene/Lokoja/Abuja Expressway in Lokoja
following the flash floods that occurred there today, September
7th, 2017.

This is in continuation of the administration’s efforts to
protect lives and properties of the citizens of the state as part
of the sensitization program being carried out by the Kogi State
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

The Honourable Commissioner, Mrs. Rosemary Osikoya, said the
sensitization program, which began three months before the flooding
season commenced, had ensured that, although certain parts of the
state, including Lokoja, Igalamela, and Yagba East had experienced
some flooding, no lives have been lost.

We wish to implement this immediate evacuation to forestall
further loss of valuables and possibly lives in our dear state. We
are thankful for the cooperation of all the security agencies,
Local Government and State Government emergency workers, all other
stakeholders and the good people of Kogi State for helping to
minimize the effect of the flash flood. You are the true heroes of
this event.

We also wish to call for the understanding of all travellers,
both drivers and commuters, who use this road. The road is a major
artery connecting the Northern and Southern of Nigeria, hence it is
critical that we navigate the road carefully during this period and
respect the men and women in uniform trying to keep traffic flowing
as quickly as possible.

The State Government also wishes to commensurate with residents,
who have lost homes and possessions to the natural disaster.

Relief camps have been set up in the affected areas for
temporarily displaced persons to take advantage of. Relief
materials have also begun to arrive the locations.

Donors and volunteers are also welcome.