Flood: Governor Fintiri Constitutes 21-Member Relief and Recovery Committee

Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, has established a 21-member Relief and Post-Recovery Committee in response to the recent flooding in Yola South Local Government Area. The committee is chaired by the Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Humwashi Wonosikou, the Governor explained that the committee comprises representatives from various government agencies, security agencies, and community stakeholders. The members are as follows:

1. Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta – Deputy Governor (Chairperson)

2. Hon. Awwal Tukur – Secretary to the State Government (Secretary)

3. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa – Member representing Yola South Constituency

4. Bello Hammandiram – Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement (RRR)

5. Mohammed Sadiq Wali – Commissioner for Environment

6. Representative of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

7. Executive Secretary, Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA)

8. Representative of the Nigerian Army

9. Representative of the Nigerian Air Force

10. Representative of the Nigeria Police Force

11. Representative of the Department of State Services (DSS)

12. Representative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

13. Chairman, Yola South Local Government Area

14. Two representatives from the Muslim Council

15. Two representatives from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)

16. Representative of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)

17. District Head of Yola

18. District Head of Bole/Yolde Pate

19. Representative, Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG)

Governor Fintiri charged the committee with the responsibility of assessing the immediate needs of the affected communities, recommending appropriate relief measures, and formulating sustainable post-flood recovery strategies.

“We are committed to providing relief and support to affected communities and working towards sustainable solutions to mitigate future disasters,” the Governor stated.

He urged the committee to carry out its duties with fairness, transparency, and a strong sense of responsibility, emphasizing that the primary goal is to bring relief, restore hope, and support the rebuilding process for those affected.