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GOV SOLUDO EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO CHURCH FOR SUPPORT TO FLOOD VICTIMS

By Chisom Okpala :

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has expressed his gratitude to the Church of Jesus Christ of Later -Day Saints for bringing succour to those affected by flood in the state.

“I want to thank the Church immensely on behalf of the state government and the great people of the state for this kind gesture,” Soludo noted.

The Governor explained that flooding in the state is an annual reoccurring disaster and should be treated as a permanent emergency.

While calling on other Religious bodies, private sectors, NGOs, International Organizations, Communities, Individuals, others to emulate the example shown by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in extending partnership to the state, Gov. Soludo reiterated that the Public Private Community Partnership (PPCP) model is widely adopted in every sector of development in the state, pointing out that the church fall into the community context of the model.

He, thereby, promised that the government team will ensure efficient distribution of the items, making sure that the items were given to those in most need of them.

Speaking, the State Deputy Governor, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim who is the Chairman Anambra State Flood Management Team said that no mortality has been recorded in this year’s flooding, which is as a result of the proactive measures adopted by the government in mitigating flooding in the state.

He, then, thanked the Governor for ensuring that various holding centers in the state are liveable, for improving the sanitary condition of these camps, securing the camps and its environment, as well as provision of food and other amenities.

Presenting the items to Anambra State Government at the SEMA office in Awka, the Regional Manager, Welfare and Self-reliance, Charles Adebayo and Area Seventy member, Dr. Justice Otuonye both of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in their various speeches explained that it is the obligatory concern of the church to render service to humanity.

“All our care is what Jesus Christ would have done if he was to be here, to see to the welfare of his friends, children and people.”

The duo commended the developmental strides of Gov. Soludo. According to them, the church understands the situation of those affected by the flood, thus have found it necessary through the church emergency response programme to cater for its members as well as non-members.

Highlight of the event featured the presentation of these donated items; Rice, Beans, Garri, Red oil, Cartons of Milk, Bournvita, Sugar, Noodles, Soaps, Detergents, Sanitary Pads, Mosquito Nets, others worth N250,000,000 to the state government.

*Chisom is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

GOVERNMENT BEGINS DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN ANAMBRA

By Chinyere Nwoye :

Anambra State Emergency Management Agency has begun distribution of relief materials to 2024 flood affected Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Anambra State.

Flag off of the distribution which took place at the SEMA warehouse, Awka had some affected LGAs present for immediate collection of their own relief materials.

They are, Ogbaru LGA, Anambra East and Anambra west LGAs.

The items included non food items such as mattresses, buckets, blankets, clothing materials, plates, cups, mosquito nets, soaps and disinfectants.

Executive Secretary, SEMA, Chief Paul Odenigbo noted that four LGAs  out of ten have been flooded and Ogbaru is the most effected followed by Anambra East, Anambra west and Ayamelum.

He said, “people are already in Holding Centres so we decided to share these relief items to the displaced persons; all these basic items that we have given them will assist them in the camps”.

Chief Odenigbo noted that Anambra State Government would provide more goodies to the displaced persons as according to him, “this is an immediate relief materials given to them to make them comfortable”.

He said that the Holding Centres have conveniences and other facilities for them too while noting that the water level is rising consistently and that the State Government has started to  evacuate people to a higher ground.

“While some people are coming out themselves; getting a boat for evacuation is expensive but we have no other choice as human lives is more Important”. 

The Chairman of Ogbaru LGA,  Mr. Franklin Nwadialu represented by his liaison officer, Mr. Kezito Onunokwu commended the State Government for the immediate response with the relief materials. He added that a lot of people have been displaced and are in the camps.

“These relief items the people received today from SEMA will lessen their sufferings and we need more food and medical attention,” he said.

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), on Thursday October 17 issued fresh alert warning communities along coastal lines to relocate without further delay.

SEMA, therefore, urged the people to heed the latest warning by relevant Agencies and pick essential items they will be needing while in camp.

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