Kebbi State Governor, Sen. Atiku Bagudu has sympathized with the Government of Kogi State over the 2022 flood that has ravaged some Local Government Areas in the State.

Sen. Bagudu, during a solidarity visit to Gov. Bello, hailed his Kogi counterpart for showing capacity in leadership even in the face of challenges.

He lamented that the flood will deal a devastating blow to the feats recorded in Agriculture by the Yahaya Bello led administration in the Confluence State.

“Under your leadership, Kogi is doing well in agriculture because we are competing in rice production but this flood would have reversed those gains

“On behalf of the good people of Kebbi, I sympathize with you and the good people of Kogi State over the casualties recorded”

Governor Bagudu donated the sum of 50 million naira to Kogi State Government as part of efforts at providing palliatives to flood victims.

Responding, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello thanked Governor Bagudu for identifying with the State at her trying period.

He called on the Federal Government to support all State’s efforts at mitigating the effects of the 2022 flood.

Governor Bello also called on the Federal Government to complete the Abuja – Lokoja road, expressing fears that the flooding would have further compromised the integrity of the bridge.

In his vote of thanks, the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward Onoja expressed appreciation of Governor Bagudu for visiting the state and donating handsomely to the flood victims.