... Dissolves flood committee at Kwale
... Restates commitment to welfare of victims
DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on 29/09/18 continued with his regular visit to holding camps where those displaced by flood are housed.
DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on 29/09/18 continued with his regular visit to holding camps where those displaced by flood are housed.
The Governor who was unhappy with the
welfare situation at the Kwale camp, dissolved the Committee set up to
run the Holding Camp for victims of flood at Kwale, warning that the
welfare of the displaced persons should not be compromised.
"Hon. Guvnor will set up a Committee that will comprise people from among you (victims of the flood) to run the affairs, I am confident that you have people among you who can effectively run the Camp," Governor Okowa said.
At the Camp at Ashaka, the Governor expressed joy that the place was neat, well organised and the children engaged in academic and social activities.
Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties, Barr. Ernest Ogwezzy took Governor Okowa round the facilities at the Camps.
While more than 300 persons have been recorded at Ashaka, more than 800 persons were at the Holding Camp at Kwale.
"Hon. Guvnor will set up a Committee that will comprise people from among you (victims of the flood) to run the affairs, I am confident that you have people among you who can effectively run the Camp," Governor Okowa said.
At the Camp at Ashaka, the Governor expressed joy that the place was neat, well organised and the children engaged in academic and social activities.
Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties, Barr. Ernest Ogwezzy took Governor Okowa round the facilities at the Camps.
While more than 300 persons have been recorded at Ashaka, more than 800 persons were at the Holding Camp at Kwale.
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (on red cap); addressing the children during his visit to IDP Camp, at Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State. |
In
a related development, Delta
State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa (29/09/18)visited the
Holding Camp at Emede, Isoko South local government area of
Delta State..
According to the governor, "we are happy that you (flood victims) are safe, we had a sad incident when the flood took over a community and a man who was blind lost his life as he was unable to swim to safety; so far, it was the only death we have recorded as a result of the flood and by the grace of God, such will not occur again."
"Though, the Camp may not be as comfortable as your homes, be relaxed as government is doing everything possible to ensure your comfort; after the flood, we will do our best for you to be properly resettled," he said.
Those who spoke during the visit, thanked Governor Okowa for taking proactive measures which has ensured their safety.
According to the governor, "we are happy that you (flood victims) are safe, we had a sad incident when the flood took over a community and a man who was blind lost his life as he was unable to swim to safety; so far, it was the only death we have recorded as a result of the flood and by the grace of God, such will not occur again."
"Though, the Camp may not be as comfortable as your homes, be relaxed as government is doing everything possible to ensure your comfort; after the flood, we will do our best for you to be properly resettled," he said.
Those who spoke during the visit, thanked Governor Okowa for taking proactive measures which has ensured their safety.
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