PCC Commissioner In Rivers State Calls On The National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) To Send Relief Materials To Rivers State.

PCC Commissioner In Rivers State Calls On The National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) To  Send Relief Materials To Rivers State.

Hon Marshal Isreal : PCC Commisioner, Rivers State 

The Commissioner of  Public Complaints Commission, PCC, in Rivers State, Honourable Marshall Isreal, has called on the National Emergency Management Authority, NEMA, to send relief materials to flood ravaged areas in Rivers State. Information released to Sphere Watch Correspondents by the Media Aide to the PCC Commisioner Mr Godspower Amaefule says,  the Honourable Isreal  was concerned. In his words :

"Hon. Isreal expressed great shock at the extent of wreckage caused by the inundation in some areas of the State, especially the Ahoada, Onelga and Obio/Akpor axis of the State. He further called on NEMA to intervene by sending relief materials to victims of the sad incident.

According to the Commissioner, most  persons have been rendered homeless, businesses have been closed down and Communities sacked. Most of these communities are now an eyesore and in dire need of relief from the government, cooperate Organizations, NGOs and Religious institutions to ensure speedy re-integration of the victims into the society.

"I have visited some affected areas in Ahoada, Onelga and Obio/Akpor to assess the level of damage done by the ravaging flood and I can tell you the sight is pathetic. Some communities have been completely sacked and the inhabitants rendered homeless."

"The East-West road axis of Nkpolu, down to Rumuagholu in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area have been completely cut off from the rest of the City. Shop owners have been forced to abandon their shops with goods worth millions of Naira as they have been overtaken by flood."

"While I call on Rivers State government to do something about the drainage system in Port Harcourt and its environs and conduct proper Environmental Impact Assessment before embarking on any project, it's expedient to note that people who are affected by the flood are experiencing insufferable pains.
They need foods, clothings, shelter and drugs and this is where we need the swift intervention of NEMA and other relevant government agencies. I commend the effort of NEMA so far, but I also think Churches and Corporate organizations in Rivers State can support NEMA in distributing relief materials to the flood victims", he said.

The PCC Commissioner  further assured the victims of the flood of the Commision's willingness and readiness to engage the relevant authorities, agencies and cooperate Organizations towards bringing relief to  them".