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Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by RoblesOg(m): 3:45pm On Apr 01, 2013
The flood victims said the money was not in any way commensurate to their loss.

Victims of the 2012 flood disaster in Kogi have rejected the offer of N3, 000 compensation from the state government, describing the gesture as inadequate.

Some of the victims told newsmen in Lokoja on Sunday that the N3, 000 offered to them by the government was far below the losses they suffered individually during the disaster.

The flood, which affected nine local government areas of the state, destroyed more than 500 houses and rendered15, 000 residents homeless.

Some of the victims said that they were paid N3, 000 compensation on Thursday by a team of government officials at LGEA Primary School at Gadumo, Lokoja.

Among the victims were Zacheus Momorebe, James Oguche, Suleiman Ogidi and Olaitan Ayorinde, who claimed to be landlords.

They said that their houses located on Ganaja Road and the old polytechnic quarters were completely submerged by the flood.

The victims said that the amount could not in any way ameliorate the losses they suffered.

They alleged a lack of transparency in the sharing of the money given victims by the Federal Government, organisations and individuals.

The state government recently released N139 million to the nine affected local government areas.

The local governments received sums ranging from N10 million to N20 million to be disbursed to victims.

Reacting to the complaints, the state Commissioner for Environment, Abdulrhaman Wuya, said that the money paid to the victims should not be regarded as compensation but assistance.

He said that considering the method used to allocate the N139 million to the affected areas, and in the bid to spread the assistance, the amount each person would receive would be in the range of N3, 000.

“More post-flood measures that will benefit all of them are on the way. They should remain calm and bear with the government,’’ he said.

Mr. Wuya also appealed to people living along river banks and waterways to relocate to avoid the experience of the last year during which many lives and property were lost to floods.



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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by Smooyis(m): 3:55pm On Apr 01, 2013
Why wont they reject such paltry sum. In a nation dat flows with milk and honey. These politicians dont have regards for common people

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by GraceBestowed(f): 4:27pm On Apr 01, 2013
How many pots of soup can ₦3,000 make, talk more of replenishing lost property?

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by seniormallam(m): 4:28pm On Apr 01, 2013
I didn't get it o, 3k or 300k?

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by Ice4jez(m): 4:28pm On Apr 01, 2013
najia una no dey dull me at all.dey should take their p nut and go to hell and remain there
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by Ice4jez(m): 4:30pm On Apr 01, 2013
GraceBestowed: .
wat is it with women self and that pot of soup
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by badesco(m): 4:30pm On Apr 01, 2013
A paltry sum of N3k for flood victims? It is an insult of the highest order, it is even better not to give than to give some unreasonable.

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by jibrael: 4:31pm On Apr 01, 2013
it were true then, it's so bad. Afterall huge sums allegedly donated by individuals and coporate bodies. What would that meagre amount do? >:

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by steffans(m): 4:31pm On Apr 01, 2013
Na d Govt Pour d Rain?

Btwn... Has d govt not bin feeding dem since last year


If otherwise, 3k is low as 139 milla giving by d state govt...

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by Nobody: 4:35pm On Apr 01, 2013
GraceBestowed: How many pots of soup can ₦3,000 make, talk more of replenishing lost property?

like seriously..
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by muaa(f): 4:38pm On Apr 01, 2013
Suprises never cease to end in 9ja. For Christ case wat can 3k amount to compare to their lost properties. Anything worth doing is worth doing well

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by GraceBestowed(f): 4:38pm On Apr 01, 2013
Ice4jez: wat is it with women self and that pot of soup
LoL! We're, forever, thinking of providing so that you, men, don't go hungry!

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by hikmoj(m): 4:42pm On Apr 01, 2013
steffans: Na d Govt Pour d Rain?

Btwn... Has d govt not bin feeding dem since last year


If otherwise, 3k is low as 139 milla giving by d state govt...
it seems u're one of d puppet of d failing govt of kogi st.

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by Inik(m): 4:44pm On Apr 01, 2013
After millions of naira were raised by donors and also appropriated by the federal govt for relief & assistance to the flood victims, they are offering them a paltry sum of 3000 naira. The rest of the money has entered voicemail. Nigeria is hopelessly corrupt!

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by Nobody: 4:45pm On Apr 01, 2013
Naija, where is the money donated by individuals, private orgainsations ? What has the committee set up to by the FG to coordinate these funds done for the victims?

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by Emdee590(m): 4:46pm On Apr 01, 2013
steffans: Na d Govt Pour d Rain?

Btwn... Has d govt not bin feeding dem since last year


If otherwise, 3k is low as 139 milla giving by d state govt...
u too dull

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by hikmoj(m): 4:46pm On Apr 01, 2013
RoblesOg: The flood victims said the money was not in any way commensurate to their loss.

Victims of the 2012 flood disaster in Kogi have rejected the offer of N3, 000 compensation from the state government, describing the gesture as inadequate.

Some of the victims told newsmen in Lokoja on Sunday that the N3, 000 offered to them by the government was far below the losses they suffered individually during the disaster.

The flood, which affected nine local government areas of the state, destroyed more than 500 houses and rendered15, 000 residents homeless.

Some of the victims said that they were paid N3, 000 compensation on Thursday by a team of government officials at LGEA Primary School at Gadumo, Lokoja.

Among the victims were Zacheus Momorebe, James Oguche, Suleiman Ogidi and Olaitan Ayorinde, who claimed to be landlords.

They said that their houses located on Ganaja Road and the old polytechnic quarters were completely submerged by the flood.

The victims said that the amount could not in any way ameliorate the losses they suffered.

They alleged a lack of transparency in the sharing of the money given victims by the Federal Government, organisations and individuals.

The state government recently released N139 million to the nine affected local government areas.

The local governments received sums ranging from N10 million to N20 million to be disbursed to victims.

Reacting to the complaints, the state Commissioner for Environment, Abdulrhaman Wuya, said that the money paid to the victims should not be regarded as compensation but assistance.

He said that considering the method used to allocate the N139 million to the affected areas, and in the bid to spread the assistance, the amount each person would receive would be in the range of N3, 000.

“More post-flood measures that will benefit all of them are on the way. They should remain calm and bear with the government,’’ he said.

Mr. Wuya also appealed to people living along river banks and waterways to relocate to avoid the experience of the last year during which many lives and property were lost to floods.



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since d inception of dis so called wayo wayo demoncrzy,kogi leaders are d worst.

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by taharqa: 4:47pm On Apr 01, 2013
*smh*
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by SLIDEwaxie(m): 4:57pm On Apr 01, 2013
KOGI STATE is alwys a JOKE!!!

Maybe d writer wanted to type N300k
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by carlos1(m): 4:58pm On Apr 01, 2013
steffans: Na d Govt Pour d Rain?

Btwn... Has d govt not bin feeding dem since last year


If otherwise, 3k is low as 139 milla giving by d state govt...

E buru ozu onye ozo o di ka o bu anu ka ebu. Pray dat such disaster doesnt befall u. Then u'll understand
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by collins125: 5:04pm On Apr 01, 2013
Sounds more APRIL FOOLIC to me jawe!
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by born2fuckpussy: 5:06pm On Apr 01, 2013
It is better to give nothing than 3K, this is not a case of half bread better than non, it is a case of adding salts to an injury or mocking the dead
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by genlion: 5:32pm On Apr 01, 2013
A GREAT INJUSTICE OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. WAT IS HAPPENING TO THIS GOVT? 3000 TO DO WAT? HOW MUCH DO THEY USE IN FEEDING THEIR DOGS? SOME PEOPLE MUST DIE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR PEOPLE TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE. PAPA GOD PLS DO THIS REVOLUTION URSELF. STUPIDITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by genlion: 5:33pm On Apr 01, 2013
genlion: A GREAT INJUSTICE OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. WAT IS HAPPENING TO THIS GOVT? 3000 TO DO WAT? HOW MUCH DO THEY USE IN FEEDING THEIR DOGS? SOME PEOPLE MUST DIE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR PEOPLE TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE. PAPA GOD PLS DO THIS REVOLUTION URSELF. STUPIDITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by genlion: 5:33pm On Apr 01, 2013
[quote author=genlion][/quote] A GREAT INJUSTICE OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. WAT IS HAPPENING TO THIS GOVT? 3000 TO DO WAT? HOW MUCH DO THEY USE IN FEEDING THEIR DOGS? SOME PEOPLE MUST DIE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR PEOPLE TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE. PAPA GOD PLS DO THIS REVOLUTION URSELF. STUPIDITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by Nobody: 5:34pm On Apr 01, 2013
After various individuals donate various amount of money, this is what people get back?

so pathetic.

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Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by GalaxyNoteII: 5:44pm On Apr 01, 2013
N3000?

Wha da heck? That's like $30 lol.
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by Ayorh4you(m): 6:01pm On Apr 01, 2013
3, 000 ke? Not even enough to flex *buy drinks* M̶̲̅ε̲̣ and ma friend on a saturday evening.
Dieu sera certainement purnish tous ces
dirigeants corrompus et des pillages
SMH
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by mlqs: 6:04pm On Apr 01, 2013
@steffans u are a goat,infact sokoto goat 4 that matter.Do you know how it feel not to have shelter and food.I pray God will not judge u with this comment.Kogi goverment the anger of God is coming on you soon if you fail to do the right things 4 these victims.Mark my word.
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by iykmora(m): 6:04pm On Apr 01, 2013
Galaxy.Note.II:
N3000?

Wha da heck? That's like $30 lol.

em...like $20 you mean to say aiight? cheesy
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by iykmora(m): 6:09pm On Apr 01, 2013
But lookin at it... Mehn #3000, thatz just a night call wit an 'Ashi'
Re: Kogi Flood Victims Reject N3,000 Compensation From State Government by GalaxyNoteII: 6:10pm On Apr 01, 2013
iykmora: But lookin at it... Mehn #3000, even some ashi lyk madam eve go frown

Which ones?
Give us the location and the Miss Cherrytop you usually "employ".

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