* Assures Nigerians of possible release of additional funds after assessment of flood threats nationwide
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday rose from its monthly meeting with an approval of the sum of N83.2 billion for the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country.
This is coming just as the Chairman of the Council, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, called on states to work with the Federal Government in resolving the logistical and compliance barriers that prevent farm produce from reaching international markets.
The approval of the N83.2 bilion intervention funds at the 158th meeting of NEC followed a presentation to Council by the Minister of State, Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, on the need to proactively address issues associated with flooding across Nigeria, particualrly during the rainy season.
