From Attah Ede Makurdi
Benue State Government on Wednesday, donated life jackets to operators of boats and other people at the River Buruku crossing point in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State.
Making the presentation, Acting Executive Secretary, Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Sir James Iorpuu, appealed to the people of Buruku to make judicious use of the jackets to avoid loss of lives during the impending 2024 flood.
He said that the people must put into use the jackets while crossing the river to be safe, should any accident occurs.
Sir Iorpuu stated that National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had earlier informed Benue State of the impending flood and to respond to their alert, Benue SEMA is taking steps to avoid loss of lives.
“Governor Alia has carefully selected energetic and vibrant people in Buruku local government to help him to deliver to the good people of Benue State”, Iorpuu sai.
In his speech, Commissioner for Works, Housing and Urban Development, Tiza Imojime, commended Governor Alia for prioritizing the interest of his people and thanked the SEMA Boss, other Government delegations and their team for swiftly responding ahead of the impending flood.
He charged his people to ensure that the life jackets are properly and judiciously put to used, stating that his people have been neglecting the use of life jackets.
The enjoined Buruku people particularly boat operators to make sure the jackets are properly used to avert loss of lives.
In a separate remarks, the Commissioner for Humanitarian and Disaster Management, Aondowase Kunde and commissioner for Transport, Power and Renewable Energy, Barr. Omale Omale all advised the people to ensure proper use of the jackets, saying it’s for their interest.
Responding on behalf of the traditional rulers, Ter U Buruku, Chief Moses Hanior thanked Governor Alia for having the interest of Buruku People at heart.
He applauded the Commissioner Tiza and Buruku representatives in Governor Alia’s led administration for their responsive leadership.
He assured the SEMA Boss and the Government delegation that they would ensure the life jackets are judiciously used.
