Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Rivers State Government for measures taken to mitigate the impact of the flood disaster on the people of Ahoada West Local Government Area.
Speaking during an assessment visit to Mbiama and Akinima towns in Ahoada West Local Government Area on Friday, Professor Osinbajo said that the Rivers State Government has done well to contain the flood disaster.
He said: “I want to thank the State Government for what they have done so far. They have tried to contain the problem”.
He added that NEMA has been working with the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to tackle the crisis.
The Vice President said that the masses visit is to ensure that the Federal Government responds appropriately to the flood disaster.
He added that the Federal Government will work with the Rivers State Government to resettle the people and plan for the future.
He informed that the Federal Government will work towards dredging the River in the area.
Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area, Evangelist Hope Ikiriko said that the Rivers State Government and the Local Government administration worked to re-locate displaced persons to higher ground.
He said that the State Government and Ahoada West Local Government Area have developed six internally displaced persons camps, while work is ongoing for two more camps.
