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The Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom has reacted to calls of Nigerians criticizing Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari for not visiting Benue state ravaged flood victims.

A House of Reps Member from Benin,  Omosede Igbinedion on her Instagram page shared photos of Vice Presidents Mike Pence and that of Yemi Osinbajo's visits to Hurricane flood victims in Texas and that of Makurdi and asked when Nigerians shall we learn?

The Used c0nd0ms and pants were found littered on the IDP camp ground where over 100 thousand flood victims are currently taking refuge . See more photos below...

These are breakdown of all the items that Nigeria's pop singer-Benue Born, Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface donated to the Benue flood victims. The items was shared by Ukan Kurugh. See items below... 1. 100 tubers of yams 2. 10 cartons of Tin Tomatoes (500 pieces) 3. 20 cartons of Indomie 4. 10 bags of Salt (400 pieces) 5. 10 bags of sugar 6. 3 bags of garri ( 50kg) 7. 5 bags of slippers 8. 100 loaves of bread 9. 300 bags of sachet water

The Nigeria's vice president,Prof.Yemi Osinbajo has just arrived Makurdi the Benue state capital to pay a visit to people who were recently affected by the flood. He was received by the Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, Engr Abouno and others. More photos..

By Terfa Naswem Since the Makurdi flood displaced many people, some concerned Nigerians, agencies, international and local organizations among others have showed concern and made donations to the flood victims at the various IDPs camps.

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode, has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari's response to the flood tragedy in Benue state. “Nothing reflects the cruelty and insensitivity of @MBuhari more than his weak and pathetic response to the Benue flood where many have died.” he tweeted. Nothing reflects the cruelty and insensitivity of @MBuhari more than his weak and pathetic response to the Benue flood where many have died. — Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) September 2, 2017 A statement by the presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, had said the President was closely monitoring the situation, and will be receiving regular updates on the scale of the disaster, as well as the Federal Government’s humanitarian response.

 Olufunke Fasunon a Nigerian Lawyer took to her Facebook handle to express sadness over the poor response she received from an official of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA.

By Terfa Naswem  Banks Omishore, a Special Assistant on New Media to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Bamikole  who is currently in the United States is working hard to collect clothes and other items from those who are based in the United States and are moved to send their donations to the Makurdi flood victims in Benue State.

Just like some parts of Lagos, flood has taken over Sango-Ota in Ogun state after heavy downpour. More photos below..