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Flood update: Over three thousand persons displaced in Ndokwa East LGA.
Flood update: Over three thousand persons displaced in Ndokwa East LGA.
…committees solicit help for victims
The Executive Chairman of Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State has decried the ravaging effects of flood in the 10 wards making up the local government area
About 3,050 persons have reportedly been displaced by the menace in the last few days
The committees set up by the local government over the management of the situation, reported that two persons lost their lives in the flood in the last few days.
The committees reports is contained in the release by the Ndokwa East Local Government Chairman, Juan Amechee Governor, he commiserated with the families of the deceased.
Text of the release, “Within the last few days, we have recorded two deaths as a result of the floods in our LGA. One of them is a lady in her 40s from ward 5 (Akarai to be specific) while the other one is a young boy from Otuoku community in ward 6. We commiserate with the families as we commit the Souls of the departed to the hands of God. May their soul rest in perfect peace, Amen!
“Yesterday, the flood committee members met with the Council Chairman to review the reports of the LGA-wide flood impact evaluation and to develop a forward plan. After briefing the committee members of the meeting held with the Elders Advisory Council and some Well-Meaning leaders of the LGA about the flood situation and the resolutions reach, the various committees gave their reports.”
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Analysing extent of damage done on the communities and wards, the chairman stated that about 3,050 households have been displaced by the flood in ten wards and communities contained in them.
Assessing the needs of the victims, Governor said that some.of.the displaced households have nowhere to put up because if lack of IDP camps.
“Availability of safe heavens where few families can cluster in, especially storey buildings both completed and uncompleted as well as some micro islands in some communities.
“Some persons just resigned to their fate and have no confidence in Government because according to them, it has become an annual occurrence and it is only when the impact is felt in some “Special” areas that flood is given attention; forgetting that NELGA suffers floods on an annual basis.
“The committees identified some key needs by those left in the flooded communities as follows:
i. Foodstuff
ii. Mosquito Nets
iii. Portable Water (Sachets or bottled)
iv. Toiletries (Soaps, Detergents etc.
v. Medications, especially malaria and pain relievers.”
“The committees identified some key needs by those left in the flooded communities as follows:
i. Foodstuff
ii. Mosquito Nets
iii. Portable Water (Sachets or bottled)
iv. Toiletries (Soaps, Detergents etc.
v. Medications, especially malaria and pain relievers.
7. Resolutions from the meeting:
a. The resolutions of the earlier meeting with the NELGA Elders Advisory Council and Well-Meaning Leaders were adopted.
b. Ware house was volunteered by one of the councilors for storing any donated item as well as warehousing NELGA displaced person’s properties
c. Donors to be managed to ensure that whatever comes is evenly distributed without sentiments across the LGA instead of selected areas.
d. No discrimination will be condoned, especially ensuring that whatever is available for distribution must cut across the LGA with no political party leanings.
e. Each member of the committee to liaise with their Traditional Rulers, President Generals, Community Chairman, Community Leaders, Sons and Daughters of the NELGA extraction as well as well-wishers of their various wards to assist the Council, especially in the item 6 sub bullet “C” above as the Council cannot do it all alone.
f. Everyone is encouraged to assist the Council to reach out to State, Federal Government and their Agencies as well as NGOs and other well-meaning Nigerians to come to the aid of our NELGA people in this trying period.
8. The NELGA Flood Committee Meetings will be held every three days to review the status across the LGA and update our plans and programs as far as the flooding situation is concerned.
9. Once again, the key contacts of the NELGA Flood Committee are as follows:
“We will continue to encourage our people to unswervingly adhere to all water travel safety measures; Avoid overloading; ensure you use life jacket during travel period; Avoid low spots, like ditches, basements, or underpasses; Do not walk through flooded areas; If you have to walk in water, wherever possible, walk where the water is not moving; Do not drive into flooded areas; Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water; Know the weather; Let your people know about any trip you are embarking on, before your journey, during the trip and post arrival. Put Safety First, After God in all you do now and going forward.
“We wish to reassure all of us that as a Local Government Council, in conjunction with the NELGA Flood committee members, the well-meaning Leaders and the Elders Advisory Council, we will continue to put in our best, irrespective of the prevailing situation by doing everything possible to help our people stay safe while we encourage everyone to remain calm and stay safe.
“As always emphasized in all our press releases, this too like every other phase shall pass away and by the Grace of God and we will celebrate the post the flood season in thanksgiving to God Almighty.
“As promised, we will continue to stay in touch at all times and bring you updates as far as the flood situation is concerned. Here’s wishing you all the best today and always IJN, Amen! We thank you all for your prayers, support cooperation and commitment. Please stay Safe and Remain ever blessed!”
