Meanwhile, the Transition Committees Chairmen of the affected areas have expressed pleasure at the state government’s assistance.
Expressing his gratitude, the Transition Committee Chairmn, Ogbaru Council Area, Prince Arinze Awogu, said thousands of their people have been suffering in the last few weeks, describing the food items as a welcome relief.
Also commenting, the Transition Committee Chairman for Ihiala, Engineer Jude Obi, acknowledged that the state government had, two weeks ago, donated mattresses and other items to his people affected by flood which have been distributed accordingly, and appealed to government to urgently provide relief materials as people in communities such as Umuzu, Isieke, Akwa, Umudara, Ubahuekwem as well as Ogwuaniocha in Ogbaru Council Area who ran to Ihiala due to proximity, have been living like refugees in their homeland.
He called on Federal Government to borrow a leaf from Governor Willie Obiano and act promptly by providing reasonable assistance to the flood victims through the National Emergency Agency (NEMA) or through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.
