NEC okays N83.2bn for flood mitigation and disaster response

From Juliana Taiwo‑Obalonye, Abuja

National Economic Council (NEC) presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima has approved N83.2 billion for anticipatory interventions intended to reduce the impact of expected flooding and other climate-related emergencies across Nigeria.

I according to a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the…