36 states, FCT get N3bn each from Nigerian govt to combat flooding, boost agriculture

The 36 states in the country and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will receive N3bn from the Federal Government in an effort to mitigate the impact of the recent flood disaster.

This development was announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun while speaking with journalists at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday after inspecting flood-affected areas in Kebbi.

Hear him; “I would like to announce that the National Economic Council has proactively decided to allocate N3 billion to support all states across the federation and the FCT in mitigating the effects of flooding this year.”