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Delta Governor Visits Flood Victims, Assures Continued Support

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Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, visited flood victims at various internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps in the state. He expressed empathy and assured the victims that his administration would continue to support them until they could return to their homes. The governor visited seven camps in two days, including Utagba-Ogbe Technical College, Kwale, Alaka Grammar School, Ozoro, and St. Michael's College, Oleh, among others.

Key Takeaways:

  • The governor visited seven IDPs camps in two days, including Utagba-Ogbe Technical College, Kwale, Alaka Grammar School, Ozoro, and St. Michael's College, Oleh, among others.
  • He expressed empathy with the flood victims and assured them that his administration would continue to support them until they could return to their homes.
  • The governor noted that the flood was "very massive" and that the state government may not be able to estimate the extent of destruction.
  • He praised the resilience of the flood victims, saying that in all the camps he visited, they were "bonding together as a family" and willing to adapt to their new circumstances.
  • The governor also highlighted the efforts of the state government and willing donors to provide food and other essential items to the victims.
  • He called on Deltans and non-Deltans who live in Delta to come out and support the government's efforts to assist the flood victims.
  • The governor stated that the health needs of the people in the camps were being attended to by doctors and nurses, and that there had been three deliveries in one of the camps, with over 20 pregnant women in total.

Statistics:

  • 7 IDPs camps visited by the governor in 2 days
  • 3 deliveries took place in one of the camps
  • Over 20 pregnant women at the camps
  • 4 established camps in addition to the ones visited
  • Many community camps being managed in the communities

Sources:

  • [Source: "Delta Governor, Okowa Visits Flood Victims, Assures Continued Support", dailypost.ng, 2022]

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