The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed sadness over the death of one person due to the flood that affected some parts of Kosofe Federal Constituency of Lagos State.
Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
Abbas also expressed concern that the flood displaced over 2,000 people from their homes.
The Speaker called on the relevant federal and state authorities to take immediate action to forestall the recurrence of such incidents.
He also urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide the necessary interventions for displaced persons immediately.
Abbas applauded the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development Chairman, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, for offering shelter to the displaced, who are from her constituency.