By Uka Dave
Ebonyi State government has disbursed the sum of N100 million and relief materials to 894 victims of the recent flood disaster in Enohia Itim community, Afikpo Local Government Area of the State.
The flood, which occurred between July and August, claimed eight lives and destroyed properties worth millions of naira.
The relief materials included bags of rice, garri, mattresses, and buckets. Families who lost loved ones received N1 million each, while those whose crops were destroyed received N500,000 each. Other victims received N250,000 each, along with the relief materials.
Each of the victims also got 4 bags of rice, 2 bags of garri, mattress and buckets.
The acting Governor of the State. Princess Patricia Obila while flagging off the disbursement said that the money and relief items disbursed to them was in fulfillment of the government’s promise to come to their aid following the flood disaster.
She described Governor Nwifuru as a compassionate leader who does not joke with the well-being of the people.
She urged the Afikpo people to continue to support the administration of Governor Nwifuru for more dividends of democracy.
The State Commissioner for Human Capital Development, Mrs. Ann Aligwe, who supervised the distribution of the cash and relief materials praised Governor Francis Nwifuru for his swift response to the disaster, describing him as a welfare-oriented governor.
"Our dear Governor is a welfare Governor. He has come to Ebonyi State to take care of the people through his people Charter of Needs manifesto. This is why you are having this items and cash here.
"When we got information that Enohia Itim community was affected by flood disaster which claimed lives and destroyed property, we quickly dispatched our officials to the community.
"After this assessment and evaluation, we went to His Excellency and discussed with him and as a humanitarian Governor, he said no.that he is the Governor of everybody, he is from Afikpo Local Government Area because his Deputy is from Afikpo local government.
"He immediately approved hundreds of millions and said we should procure relief materials, food items and also give cash to all the people affected by the flood in Enohia Itim", she said
The Chairman of Afikpo LGA, Chief Timothy Nwachi, also commended the governor's administration for its responsiveness to the people's needs.
He said flood has been happening in the local government without any compensation for the victims until Governor Francis Nwifuru became Governor and provided succour for the victims.
"The government is responding, not just responding but responding timely.
'We sent a distress call to the appropriate authorities and in less than 32 days, we are receiving this response.
"So, that's goes to say that the government we have as it stands now, is a government that responds to people's needs and is a government that is responsive to the problems of those they are leading.
"So, I want to sincerely thank our dear Governor and all the agencies that are working under him and every other relevant agencies that made today a success", Nwachi said.
Some of the victims, including Blessing Okoche and Mrs. Favour Edwin, who lost their loved ones to the flood, expressed gratitude to the governor for the gesture, saying it will help alleviate their suffering.
The relief effort demonstrates the Ebonyi State Government's commitment to supporting its citizens in times of need. The gesture has brought hope and relief to the affected families, and serves as a testament to the government's responsiveness and care for its people.
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