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The House of Representatives has directed the National Emergency Management Agency to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential hazards of the recent earth tremors experienced in the Federal Capital Territory.
During plenary, on Wednesday, the House urged the interventionist agency to come up with immediate safety measures to address the situation.
This was sequel to a motion of urgent public importance moved by the House Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, calling for an urgent investigation into the recent earth tremors experienced in the FCT.
Chinda, while leading the debate, expressed worries over media reports and complaints from residents in various districts, including Mpape of tremors and vibrations over the past few months.
The minority leader emphasised that despite ongoing investigations, there is yet to be any conclusive explanation for these occurrences.
He also highlighted growing fears among residents that these tremors might be precursors to more severe seismic events that could cause significant structural damage to the FCT’s infrastructure.
While the FCT is not generally known for being a seismic hotspot, Chinda argued that certain regions within the territory experienced climate-related tremors in the past.
This, he said underscores the need for proactive measures to prevent potential disasters.
He said, “The House is deeply concerned about the possible damage to critical infrastructure, including office buildings, roads, and essential public facilities.
“If these tremors escalate, there is a real risk of loss of life, displacement of residents, and severe economic losses.”
Consequently, the House mandated its Committees on the Federal Capital Territory, Environment, and Emergency Disaster Preparedness to investigate the cause of the tremors and propose necessary legislative actions.
