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The Delta State Government has pledged not to abandon flood victims as rising water levels continue to threaten residents of coastal communities. The government has urged those living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher grounds, assuring them that arrangements are being made to accommodate them in camps.
Festus Ahon, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, made this statement during an update on the flood situation in Asaba, the state capital, on Saturday. He emphasized the government's commitment to protecting all residents in line with its administration's agenda.
“As soon as we received warnings about the impending flood, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori quickly set up a high-powered Flood Management Committee, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu,” Ahon said.
He explained that the committee promptly began warning residents in flood-prone areas to move to safer locations. Camps are being set up in Asaba, Kwale, Patani, Ozoro, and Otu-Jeremi to shelter those affected by the rising waters.
The Flood Management Committee, in partnership with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has been visiting coastal communities to raise awareness about the approaching flood and to encourage people to move into the nearest camps.
Ahon reiterated the government's commitment to safeguarding the lives of residents, saying, “As a responsible government, the Oborevwori administration is fully committed to ensuring the safety of all residents in Delta State.”
He added that provisions such as mattresses, food, electricity, water, and medical supplies have been arranged for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the camps. In addition, the government has made plans for schoolchildren to continue their education while staying in the camps.
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