Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged that the federal government will soon address the challenge of incessant flooding facing Jigawa State because of its negative impact on agriculture and food production. He made the promise on Wednesday when a delegation of the Hadeija Emirate Council led by the Emir of Hadeija and Chairman of Jigawa State Traditional Council, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

“I want to convey to you the message from President Bola Tinubu that the challenges of the place will be adequately captured in the next budget,” he stated.