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Delta State Governor Calls for Proactive Measures to End Flooding in Nigeria

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Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa recently visited flood victims in the state and called on the Federal Government to take proactive steps in checking flooding. Okowa emphasized the need for the government to build new dams and desilt major rivers, including River Niger and River Benue, to accommodate high volumes of flood water. The governor also urged the government to desilt these rivers to deepen their depths. His visit was to commiserate with families that lost loved ones and property to the flood, with five persons reported dead in various communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, visited flood victims in the state and called on the Federal Government to build new dams and desilt major rivers.
  • The governor emphasized the need for the government to desilt River Niger and River Benue to deepen their depths and accommodate high volumes of flood water.
  • Eleven holding camps have been established to take care of those displaced by the flood, with daily feeding, medical facilities, and personnel provided to ensure the comfort and well-being of the IDPs.
  • The PDP government, which would be headed by Atiku Abubakar from 2023, will prioritize the construction of dams and desilting of Rivers Niger and Benue to address the sufferings of Nigerians occasioned by flood.
  • The governor has assured that the government is taking care of the people in the IDPs camps, providing food, security, and healthcare, and has even seen to the delivery of pregnant women in the camps.
  • The governor has called on donor agencies and well-spirited individuals to partner with the government in alleviating the plights of those affected by the flood.

Statistics:

  • Five persons died in various communities as a result of the flood.
  • 11 camps have been established to take care of those displaced by the flood, with 1548 IDPs at Ogbe-Afor Primary School camp, 1684 IDPs at Oneh Primary School camp, and 1475 IDPs at the camp at Ewulu.
  • The sufferings of Nigerians occasioned by flood run into several billions, with the destruction caused by flood being "huge".
  • Two of the camps have already had deliveries of pregnant women by medical personnel.

Sources:

  • "Okowa Calls for Proactive Steps Against Flooding" by Channels Television News Desk (no date mentioned)

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