The Flood Prevention and Management Committee of the Rivers State government has commenced distribution of N24 million as post-flood intervention to no fewer than 200 households.
The households are in the Orashi region of the state , comprising of Abia/Odual, Ahoada-East, Ahoada-West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government areas.
Speaking during the distribution of essential items to flood impacted, chairman of the 2024 Rivers State Flood Prevention and Management Committee and state deputy governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, said the committee had a three- prong approach to tackle the flood menace.
Odu stated that they had completed the first two phases to ensure the burden of flooding was reduced and are now in the post-flood era.
She said: “We mentioned that there will be a third phase which is post- flood that is why we are here to make good our promise, the phase three has components within them, one component is agro-based, we are providing, the special cassava stem PME419, it is a variety that grows within a few months and that is what we are providing today.”
The deputy governor disclosed that fertilizers and farm implements, like wheelbarrows and shovels, are for agro-components, adding that medical consumables have been packed in four groups for the four LGAs that are being supported.
Odu said anti-malaria drugs are needed once there is a flood disaster, noting that they will be distributed to the four LGAs using the Medical Officers of Health to reach people in need.
The deputy governor revealed that people whose houses were impacted by the flood will receive financial support.
She said: “Governor Fubara is a man that does things that impact directly on the lives of the people and at every stage he has always demonstrated this.
“What we are doing today, shows that we mean business. I thank the Ahoada East Chairman for his support as you go back continue to pray for our Governor, he loves all of you, as things go on, you continue to benefit more and more from the Government of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.”
Also speaking, the state commissioner for Agriculture, Engr. Victor Kii said fertilizers, herbicides and bundles of special cassava stems have been provided.
In his remarks, the chairman of Ahoada East local government area, Hon. Chibudom Ezu, while speaking on behalf of his colleagues, expressed appreciation to the state government for fulfilling its promises and standing by the people in the aftermath of the devastating flood.
He acknowledged that while flooding is a natural disaster, Governor Fubara’s administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to the welfare of those impacted by the flood with the introduction of post-flood intervention.
