The Rivers State Government, through its Flood Prevention and Management Committee, has commenced post-flood intervention across the affected Local Government Areas to give a new lease of life to people impacted by flooding in the Orashi Region of the State.
Speaking during the distribution of essential items to the flood-impacted two hundred (200) households from Abua Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas, the Chairman of the Committee, Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, stressed her three approaches to tackling the flood menace. She stated that the first two phases had been completed to show how the burden of flooding was reduced and that the Committee is now in the post-flood era. This is why we gathered at the Ahoada East Local Government Secretariat on 29th January 2025. This is a promise fulfilled.
Professor Nma Odu stressed that Phase three has agro-based components, wherein the Committee will distribute special cassava stems (PME 419). This is a variety that matures within a few months, and that is what we are providing today. She stated that fertilizers and farm implements, such as wheelbarrows and shovels, are for the agro components. She added that medical consumables have been packed in four groups for the four Local Government Areas being supported today.
Professor Nma Odu stated that anti-malarial medications are essential when a flood disaster occurs. She stated that they will be distributed to the affected Local Government Areas by utilizing Medical Officers to ensure it reaches the people in need.
The Deputy Governor also emphasized that the 200 households from the four Local Government Areas will receive financial assistance. To this end, Twenty-four Million Naira (₦24,000,000.00) has been earmarked.
She told the beneficiaries that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara is a leader who is committed to impacting the lives of the people, and he consistently demonstrates this. “What we are doing today demonstrates our commitment,” she said.
The Deputy Governor applauded the Chairman of the Ahoada East Local Government Area for his support. She urged everyone present to continue praying for the Governor, who cares deeply for them, promising that they will continue to benefit from the Governor Fubara administration.
