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ANAMBRA  SPEAKER VISITS FLOOD AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN OGBARU

By Chizoba Okeke  :

The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Somtochukwu Nkem Udeze, has paid a visit to flood-affected areas in Ogbaru to assess the situation and connect with displaced residents. 

Udeze, who is the member representing Ogbaru II constituency assured the residents of government support and commitment. He was accompanied by Hon. Esmai Nnamdi, Chairman of LEMCE Ogbaru, and other officials.  

During his visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, the speaker encouraged those affected to remain in the camps for their safety and promised that essential items like food, medical supplies, and mattresses would be provided to ease their burden while the flood persists.  

He also visited some key infrastructural projects in the area, including the Atani-Ossomala Road and the Onuko Bridge to ascertain the level of work. 

Addressing the suffering faced by residents along the Idemmili and Iyiowa roads, he appealed for patience, explaining that the government is closely monitoring contractors to ensure steady progress on the Atani-Uga road.

Udeze emphasized that the State government remains committed to addressing their challenges and that everything possible will be done to restore normalcy soon.

The speaker took time to meet with security personnel in Ogbaru to boost their morale, recognizing the crucial role they have played so far in maintaining peace and stability in Ogbaru. 

He expressed gratitude for their service and urged them to remain steadfast in their duties. 

*Chizoba is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

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