OVER 1000 FLOOD VICTIMS RECEIVE RELIEF MATERIALS IN EBONYI STATE

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By Ewa Nworie,Abakaliki 

Relief materials worth millions of Naira has been distributed to over 1000 flood victims in Ebonyi state.
    The distribution covered the flood victims that  were affectef in the13 local government areas of the state.
    Flagging off the programme,the wife of the governor, chief Mrs Maudline Uzoamaka NWIFURU, thanked the federal government for complementing the efforts of the state in assisting the flood victims. 
     According to the First lady,the flood disasrer has brought untold hardship to the victims in the state as it has destroyed many lives and properties,stating that the state government on their part,has taken proactive measures to assist the victims,and commended President Bola TINUBU and the governor of Ebonyi state,Rt.Hon. Ogbonna NWIFURU,for the quick intervention to the disaster affected people.
Her words,"Today we witnessed the tangible manifestation of our government commitment to ensure that no one is left behind during this difficult time.I also extend my heart felt appreciation to the commissioner for Human capital development,our own mother general for your efforts in ensuring that the real people who are affected are mobilized to be here today.
   "I want to express my deepest sympathy to all those who have been affected by the flood. We are here to support you as you rebuild your lives and properties". 
 In her remark,the zonal coordinator,NEMA,Mrs NGOZI Echeazu,said,the relief materials were brought by the federal government,to mitigate the sufferings of victims of the flood disaster in the state. 
  She called on people of Ebonyi state to take all precautionary measures by the federal government against flood and other natural disasters.
    She commended the governor of Ebonyi state,Rt Hon.Ogbonna NWIFURU,through commissioner for Human capital development,Mrs Ann Aligwe for always asking the federal government to come to the help of victims of natural disasters in the state.
Earlier,the commissioner for Human capital development,Mrs Ann Aligwe,had explained that the relief materials were jointly brought by both the state and federal governments to those affected by floods and other forms of natural disasters.
   She said,"You know,today,we have so many disasters. We have feeding welfare disaster,we have fire disaster,we have flood disaster,we have money disaster.    So every where is disaster.
   "But,His Excellency,governor Ogbonna Nwufuru and Her Excellency,chief Mrs Ukamaka NWIFURU,want to tell you that today,there is no more disaster".
   Materials distributed included,bags of rice,beans,garri,and sleeping materials among others.

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