Ogbaru Local Government Council Chairman, Mr Arinzechukwu Awaogu has cried out to the Federal Government to to assist in providing food items, non food items, medical supplies and to establish sick bays for people displaced by flood in the area.
The chairman, while addressing journalists in Awka said that 5,000 families have been displaced by flood in the area.
He lamented the destruction of farm crops and houses that have been submerged, coupled with the displacement of people who has caused them to seek for refuge in Onitsha and neighbouring towns.
He expressed fear of an impending epidemic if nothing is done to provide adequate help Especially in the area of medical supplies and trained Medical workers.
Also speaking, the Anglican Bishop of Ogbaru Diocese , Rev Prosper Amah blamed the situation on the failure to dredge the River Niger. He called on government to kick start dregding of the river in order to save lives and properties.
