Senate to Include Dredging Of River Benue, Others In 2024 Appropriation Bill
The Nigerian Senate has resolved to facilitate the inclusion of the dredging of River Benue, River Niger, and other river projects in the 2024 Appropriation Bill.
At an emergency session today (Monday), the Upper Legislative Chamber said the plan will help combat the recurring flooding and its effects around the country, as it also requested the President to facilitate the construction of the Dasin Hausa Dam in Fufore Local Government area of Adamawa to prevent excessive flooding from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon.
These resolutions followed a motion moved by Senator Abbas Iya, representing Adamawa Central, during the emergency plenary, as he expressed his concern about the perennial flood by River Benue, which has led to the loss of lives, displacement of people, and destruction of farmlands as well as threatening food security.
Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that other Senators contributing to the debate emphasized the urgency of taking necessary actions to enable year-round agricultural activities.
