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Deputy Governor of the State of Imo, Rt. Hon. Gerald Alphonsus Irona, on the weekend, visited some communities in the state ravaged by floods, baduring them of the state government's determination to bring them help.
Addressing residents of the affected communities in Orsu Obodo, in the local government area of Oguta, in the state of Imo, the deputy governor described the development of unhappy, even he reiterated the commitment of the state government to improve their suffering.
"On behalf of the Government of Imo State, headed by our Governor, His Excellency Chief Emeka Ihedioha, we are here to see things for ourselves. It is regrettable. It's a natural disaster, but the government will take steps to help you and other affected communities. It's a pity. We toured all affected communities and saw the extent of the damage.
"We will send experts to see how to make sure this is controlled and that it does not happen again. I am here to sympathize with the victims of the flood. We saw and appreciated the extent of the damage. We have seen that most communities have been submerged. People have lost property, but we are very lucky that no life has been lost so far. We will try to give palliatives to the victims. "
Express your joy with the visit of the Deputy Governor, one of the leaders of the jubilant community, Rtd. DSP Andrew Anele Anyiwo congratulated the Imo State Government for its timely intervention, reaffirming the public's confidence in the administration of Chief Emeka Ihedioha.
"Your Excellency, you have shown us love. We hope that your visit will bring positive results. We trust you and we will continue to support you. Thanks also to Chief Emeka Ihedioha, Governor. We suffer Our farmland is also affected by the floods. Please, come to our help. "
Among the flooded communities visited by the deputy governor include Orsu Obodo and Oguta, both located in the local government area of Oguta, as well as Mgbidi in the local Oru West local government area affected by the floods .
The Deputy Governor's team consisted of: Barr. Frank Ugboma, member representing the constituency of the State of Oguta in the Legislative Assembly of Imo State, Director General of the Development Committee of the Petroleum Producing Regions of the State of Imo – ISOPADEC, Engr. Anthony Okwuosha, Chair of the Interim Management Committee of LGA Oguta, the Hon. Hilary Eberendu, Deputy Governor Communications Advisor, Walter Duru, Environmental Risk and Disaster Management Specialist, National Emergency Management Agency – NEMA, Evans Ugoh Ignatius, among others.
Walter Duru, Ph.D
Communication Advisor with the Deputy Governor
August 3, 2019
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