The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called for a synergy among the three tiers of government to quickly come to the rescue of those displaced by the flooding being experienced in some parts of the country.
TUC’s President, Mr Festus Osifo, made the call in a statement on Thursday, while commiserating with the victims.
Osifo also appealed to corporate organisations to roll out flood funds of solidarity to assist those affected.
He appealed to individuals to take initiatives to come to the aid of those rendered homeless and helpless by the floods.
“Governments should mmediately provide temporary shelter, warm clothing, food and medical supplies not just for the immediate, but also to combat the post-flood water-borne diseases that have become inescapable, “ he said.
The labour leader urged the Federal Government to take steps to ensure that the release of water from the Kiri, Kainji, Jebba, and Shiroro dams did not worsen the flood situation.
He appealed to the government to engage the neighbouring countries on how flooding could be controlled.
“While taking these necessary measures, the union appeals for a systematic flood prevention and control system so that such flooding tragedy does not become a seasonal re-occurring feature, “ Osifo said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that states where flooding has been reported include: Kogi, Jigawa, Kebbi and Bayelsa.
No fewer than 31 states are said to have experienced flooding in 2022. (NAN)
