Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has appealed to the federal government to declare his senatorial zone an ecological disaster zone due to severe erosion and flooding. The region has been experiencing torrential rainfall, resulting in devastating consequences, including the death of a six-year-old schoolboy and the collapse of several houses. Umeh made the call during a visit to the affected areas, including Awka, the capital city of Anambra State.
The recent flooding and erosion in Anambra Central Senatorial District have caused significant displacement and destruction. A six-year-old schoolboy lost his life due to drowning, and about three houses have caved into an erosion gully, leaving their occupants without homes. The senator expressed sadness over the situation, stating that all local governments in his senatorial district are experiencing flood and erosion devastation. He emphasized the need for immediate government intervention to prevent further damage.
Umeh highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that the erosion gully poses a significant threat to buildings in the area, with some already collapsing. He stressed that remedial action is necessary to halt the continuous spread of the erosion. The senator suggested that declaring his senatorial district an ecological disaster zone would enable the federal government to treat the situation as an emergency and provide necessary assistance.
The senator plans to update his pending motion on the Idemili North and South axis to include the current situation in Awka. He emphasized that the federal government's intervention is crucial in addressing the ecological disaster. Umeh's motion aims to draw attention to the plight of his senatorial district and prompt the government to take action.
One of the victims, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, AIG Celestine Okoye, expressed fear and called for help. The senator also visited the family of Mr and Mrs Ezenwafor, who lost their six-year-old child during the flood disaster. He consoled the couple over their loss and reiterated the need for government intervention.
The situation in Anambra Central Senatorial District has been described as sad and devastating. The senator's call for government intervention has been echoed by the affected communities. The ecological disaster has resulted in significant human suffering, displacement, and destruction of property.
The federal government's response to the situation remains to be seen. Senator Umeh's appeal for assistance has highlighted the need for urgent action to address the ecological disaster in Anambra Central Senatorial District. The situation requires immediate attention and remedial action to prevent further devastation.
Key points
- Senator Victor Umeh urges the federal government to declare Anambra Central Senatorial District an ecological disaster zone due to severe erosion and flooding.
