Nasarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, has approved 25 million naira for the construction of a temporary settlement camp for the Riverine community of Guto in Nasarawa Local Government.
The intervention became necessary following the early warning of flooding by the Federal Ministry of Environment to coastal communities, which Guto community on the banks of River Benue from the Nasarawa axis lies.
Governor Al-Makura disclosed this in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, after an air surveillance of the coastal communities on the bank of River Benue.
The Governor also promised to relocate the Palace of Oche-Agatu six kilometers from the present location. (Channels TV)
•Photo shows Gov. Al-Makura
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