Nigeria’s Senate passes a resolution calling on the Federal Government to urgently release funds from the Ecological Fund to address gully erosion and landslides affecting communities in Cross River State. Outlets report the move follows a motion of urgent national importance raised by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, citing an ecological emergency around the Calabar metropolis and surrounding areas.
The Senate also directs relevant agencies to take protective measures for people at risk. Reports say the chamber urges the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to facilitate safe evacuation and temporary relocation of residents facing imminent danger. In addition, lawmakers call for effective early-warning systems and monitoring of unstable locations to help prevent further incidents.
While the outlets differ slightly in wording—some emphasize “emergency funds” and others focus on “ecological funds”—all describe the same core action: the Senate pushes for faster federal financing and coordinated disaster-response steps to reduce harm from erosion and landslides in Cross River.
