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Flood: 60 Houses Destroyed In Kuje, Victims Cries For FG’ Intervention

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6 years ago

September 21, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The Victims of flood at the Riverside Community along Kuje Road has called on the FCT Minister and other relevant agencies of the federal government to come to their aid as over 60 houses were destroyed as residents has been rendered homeless in the community.

Some of the residents who spoke with newsmen in Abuja, said that this was the first time such incidents was happening in the community urging that they need shelter.

Speaking also, the Retired Warrant Officer Mr. Simon Omale, a said that all his life savings after retirement was used to build houses for rent which was all destroyed.

“On July 25, 2020, we woke up to see flood, overwhelming us, the water was coming both back and front, the level of the water was uncontrollable. This compound was what I invested all I had after my 31 years of service in the Navy, the flat is on rent; this is where I get money to take care of my family and my aging parents.

“As you can see there are no single tenants again, they have left because there is nowhere they can lay their head, the water was up to the ceiling in the rooms and outside.

“The flood is caused by Dan that was opened because we have never experienced that before, we really want the government to help us by relocating us as a short time solution but for a long term solution, I will suggest that the water be dredged so that the water can go deep, even with the water retaining wall the flood destroyed it.”

Omale said that a lot of the victims had farm land that was destroyed by the flood rendering them homeless noting that NEMA official came around and wrote names of displaced victims noting that they didn’t come around afterwards.

“The NEMA people came and wrote names, they said we will hear from the Government until now, we have not heard anything, all we are asking is for the minister of FCT to help us because we are homeless.”

On his own, the Chairman of the Community Mr Joesph Okeji, said that people have been leaving in the community for over 30years now and there had been no case of flood since.

He called on government to come to their aid to assist all the tenants and landlords affected by the flood.

“This is the first time in history, this is happening, that we are experiencing flood which has rendered both tenants and Landlords homeless, we want the government to help those of us that are homeless.”

Another, residents, Mr. Nuhu Yahaya, however pleaded with the government that they have no place to go to adding that NEMA should come to their aid since they were there early to take down their names immediately the flood occurred.

He further stated that 60 houses were affected by the flood.

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Alhaji Solademi Unveiled as PCRC FCT Patron for Safe School Initiative

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1 month ago

August 29, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

High Chief Alhaji Abdulmajid Solademi has been formally unveiled and inducted as the Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) FCT Safe School initiative.

The unveiling took place during the official launch of the PCRC Safe School programme on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the FCT Police Command, Old CBN Road, Garki, Abuja.

Solademi, who is also the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club of Abuja and Chairman/CEO of Yajifarz Cargo, was honoured in recognition of his commitment to community development, youth empowerment and support for initiatives aimed at promoting a safer society.

The ceremony was led by the National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, alongside the PCRC FCT Command Chairman, Chief Rufus Ebegba, and the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Prof. Sanusi Mohammed.

The launch of the Safe School initiative is aimed at strengthening security within educational institutions and promoting closer collaboration among the police, schools, parents, communities and other stakeholders in protecting students, teachers and learning facilities.

Speaking after his unveiling, Solademi expressed deep appreciation to the leadership of the PCRC and the FCT Police Command for finding him worthy of the appointment.

“I am deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition and the confidence reposed in me to serve as the PCRC FCT Safe School Patron,” he said.

“Education remains the foundation of every progressive society, and our children deserve to learn in an environment where they feel safe, protected and free to pursue their dreams.

“I accept this responsibility with a strong sense of duty and commitment. I will work closely with the PCRC, the Nigeria Police Force, educational institutions, parents and relevant stakeholders to support every genuine effort aimed at ensuring the safety and security of our schools.

“As someone who has remained passionate about youth development through sports and other empowerment initiatives, I understand the importance of creating opportunities and safe spaces for young people to grow and realise their full potential.

“This appointment is not just an honour; it is a call to service. I pledge to use my experience, network and resources to support the Safe School initiative and contribute meaningfully to the protection of our children and the future of our nation.”

Solademi also commended the PCRC for its continued commitment to fostering cooperation between the police and members of the public.

The PCRC Safe School initiative forms part of the organisation’s broader commitment to service to the nation and humanity, with a focus on strengthening community participation in security and supporting efforts to create safer learning environments across the Federal Capital Territory.

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