Worried by perceived indifference by the federal and state governments to predicted imminent flood disaster across the country this year, the Senate has mandated its committees to investigate the level of preparedness of the government and its agencies to address the impending excess rainfall.

Moving a motion, Senator Ita Enang, expressed concern that although government ministries and agencies have been warned of excess rainfall and flooding this year, no pre-emptive approach is being taken by these government institutions and agencies to tackle the menace.

Also speaking on the motion, Senator Atai Aidoko expressed concern that huge sums of money have gone down the drain in an attempt to dredge rivers to tackle flooding but nothing to show for it.

Excessive rainfall coupled with the release of water from Lagdo dam in Cameroun last year resulted in devastating flooding in many parts of the country.