From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential standard-bearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Lokoja donated the sum of N100 million to flood victims in Kogi State.
The APC Presidential candidate, who made the donation in Lokoja sympathized with those affected by the flood Lokoja, and described the loss of lives and properties as unfortunate.
“Let me assure you that one of the very first things we will tackle is the perennial flooding in Kogi State. Flooding is a big problem in Kogi perhaps because of its strategic location as the confluence between Rivers Niger and Benue.”
Tinubu who was represented by Governor Yahaya assured that if he becomes President, the people of the State will get what is due to them, urging those affected by the flood to see the natural disaster as an act of God.
Gov. Bello, who had mobilized over 20,000 Kogites to receive the APC presidential candidate at Mohammad Buhari Square, noted that efforts to bring a lasting solution to the perennial flooding will be carried out if he becomes the President.
While appreciating the tumultuous crowd that trooped into Lokoja, from all over Kogi State to demonstrate support and solidarity for him and the presidential running-mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, Tinubu promised that the voice and demands of Kogi people would be heard, not only in the Campaign Council but also in the incoming APC administration.
He promised to work assiduously to confront security, revamp the economy, target double-digit GDP, increase megawatts of electricity to power the industries, businesses and homes, and empower the people through the creation of jobs, affordable loans and mortgages respectively.
“Let me assure you that Kogi State will occupy a right of place in our administration. As a Confluence State, You are important to us in the APC and the country.”
“Apart from the presence of your Governor, Yahaya Bello, in the Presidential Campaign Council, one of your sons, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke is also the Secretary of our Campaign Council. So you are ably and adequately represented.”
“I want to tell you today that flooding will be a thing of the past when we get to the office. We will work with the Kogi State Government to devise a permanent solution to this problem. The blessings of God exemplified in torrential rain should not be a curse on us.”
The crowd, led by Governor Bello, closed the solidarity walk at the Kogi State APC Campaign Secretariat.
