Abuja Estate Flooding: Senator Ireti Visits Scene *Insists Relevant Agencies Must Be Held Accountable

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Heebah Kingibe, has called on residents of communities affected by flooding in the FCT, to remain calm, as necessary steps are being taken to address the situation.

Senator Ireti who was on an assessment visit of TradeMore Estate, along the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Expressway, in Abuja, a settlement recently hit by the natural disaster, assured residents that due process will be followed in resolving every concern caused by the phenomenon.

She said that “As a firm believer in the rule of law, I believe the legal process should be transparent and credible to ensure we have a just and peaceful society.

The Lawmaker had earlier on Thursday during Plenary at the Senate , noted that “The flooding disaster in the FCT is a devastating issue for the citizens and must be addressed immediately.

According to her, the disaster “in the FCT is a devastating issue for the citizens and must be addressed immediately,” adding that “Environmental challenges such as this must be tackled to ensure the safety and well being of our residents. The solution must be permanent.”

Continuing, the first time Senator who defeated Philip Tanimu Aduda who had been at the National Assembly for 12 years, called on relevant agencies to move away “from fighting modes, but to look at permanent solutions which can be done.

And development control, and relevant agencies which are responsible for these things should be held accountable when these situations arise.