By Christiana Ekpa
The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned the Federal Ministry of Environment, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) to appear before the Committees on Environment, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, and Water Resources.
The House asked the Federal Ministry of Environment and state governments to initiate evacuation plans for communities along flood plains, ensuring access to temporary shelters, medical assistance, and other necessary support for affected populations.
The House resolutions followed the adoption of a motion introduced by Hon. Sesi Whingan.
The House in a separate resolution, the House of Representatives urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to relocate its local government offices to secure, neutral locations and to include adequate provisions in the 2025 budget for this project.
The House further directed the Committee on Electoral Matters to collaborate with INEC and other relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance, with a report due within four weeks.
resenting his motion, Hon. Sunday Nnamchi pointed out that many INEC offices are currently located within local government headquarters.
He expressed concern that this proximity may compromise INEC’s independence in conducting national elections and may expose it to influence from local government authorities, especially in areas controlled by a single political party.
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