The Rivers State Government has assured the people of Eleme Local Government Area that their losses arising from the recent flooding have not gone unnoticed. Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu gave the assurance while presenting relief materials to flood victims at Aleto Secondary School. The relief materials were donated to cushion the effect of the flood on the victims.
The relief materials donated include 200 mattresses, 200 pillows, 100 blankets, and 50 bedsheets. Food items donated include 150 bags of 25kg rice, 500 bags of 10kg beans, and 30 bags of 25kg salt. The Deputy Governor, represented by the Head of Service, Dr. Inyingi Brown, said the government is committed to solving the problems of its people.
The flood that ravaged the area has caused significant damage to properties worth billions of naira. The King of Eleme, HRM King Philip Osaro Obele, expressed joy over the relief materials and thanked the governor and the local government chairman for assisting the flood victims. The king, represented by Chief Engr. Isaac Osaro, appealed to the governor to construct the road leading to Akamu community.
The Chairman of Eleme Local Government Council, Hon. Obarilormate Ollor, thanked the governor for considering the plight of flood victims and providing relief to affected residents. The relief materials were presented to the chairman by the Deputy Governor's representative. The victims expressed appreciation to the State Government and members of the Flood Prevention and Management Committee for their prompt responses.
Experts from the Flood and Erosion Department of the Ministry of Environment have been assigned to study the area's flooding patterns and determine appropriate measures. The Deputy Governor disclosed that the State Government is thinking about the welfare of the people and is committed to finding a solution to the flooding problem.
The relief materials donated by the Rivers State Government will go a long way to lessen the suffering of the flood victims. The victims, who had lost properties and were struggling with no food and water, expressed gratitude for the governor's intervention. The State Government's effort to support the victims has been commended by the king and the local government chairman.
The Rivers State Government's donation of relief materials to flood victims in Eleme Local Government Area is part of its effort to support those affected by the flood. The government has also launched initiatives to prevent future flooding in the area. Three key points have emerged from the government's response: the donation of relief materials, the study of the area's flooding patterns, and the commitment to finding a solution to the flooding problem.
Key points
- The Rivers State Government has donated relief materials to flood victims in Eleme Local Government Area.
- The government has assigned experts to study the area's flooding patterns and determine appropriate measures.
- The government has assured the people of Eleme Local Government Area that their losses arising from the recent flooding have not gone unnoticed.
