By Ahmad Alabira, Dutse
Jigawa state Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Thursday said experts on flood control from the Netherlands are in the state to find a lasting solution to the problem.
The Governor spoke in Dutse, when he hosted flood control experts from the Netherland.
According to Badaru, Netherland is a country that is known for long history of over 300 years of flood control.
He further stressed that Jigawa state need a solution that is cost effective in terms of flood solution, to put a stop to the yearly lost of lives and property.
Badaru said, flood will be controlled and the water will be stored to be used for irrigation during the dry season.
The Governor said that a committee has already been established to handle the current problem, saying the state will work hand in hand with the foreign experts.
The Governor added that, with the team on ground solution to the problem will be found.
