By Doh James Sonkey
The President of the Republic, H.E Paul Biya has allocated the sum of FCFA 350 million to assist 950 families hit by floods in the Mayo- Danay and Logone and Chari Divisions of the Far North Region of the country. Reports say a total of 4,750 women, men and children are currently displaced due to the floods. The Head of State instructed the Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji to supervise the official handing over of the presidential donation to these families in the days ahead. This information was disclosed last September 13, 2024 in the conference room of the Ministry of Territorial Administration in Yaounde, by Minister Paul Atanga Nji, during a press briefing.
the press briefing in Yaounde
The Territorial Administration boss declared that, ‘eleven people have already lost their lives at the moment.’’
About 50 camions carrying basic necessities such as blankets, mattresses, mosquito nets, toilet needs and food etc will leave Yaounde in the days ahead for distribution in the affected areas, meanwhile an inter-ministerial team would commune with the affected population in the days ahead to supervise aid distribution, counsel the people and assess the situation.
Atanga Nji Paul went ahead to express the condolences of the Head of State and wife, Chantal Biya to the bereaved families. The floods, the Minister explained, were caused by severe rainfall due to climate change and global warming. He continued that President Biya has asked for the global national climate situation to be assessed for lasting climate security measures to be implemented.
Minister Atanga Nji commended the Senior Divisional Officers and Governor of the area who have secured the affected persons, noting that preventive measures would continue being taken. The Minister expressed hope that the climate disturbances that have also affected Nigeria, Chad and other countries would be handled for sustainable calm to reign.
He reassured that ‘‘the situation is under control as schools that resumed on Monday are ongoing in make-shift structures and those displaced are equally living in make-shift camps awaiting long term measures to be taken by the government.