The Niger Delta Development Commission has handed over relief materials for distribution to flood-imparted communities in Abia State.
The NDDC’s acting Managing Director, Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua, while speaking during the presentation at the Abia State Office of the NDDC in Okeikpe, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, said the gesture was part of efforts to support flood victims in its mandate states.
This was contained in a statement signed by the commission’s Director, Corporate Affairs, Dr Ibitoye Abosede, and made available to journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Audu-Ohwavborua said the commission would continue to make a difference in the lives of the people in the region.
Represented by the NDDC Director, Abia State Office and the incoming Abia State Representative on the NDDC Board, Mr Dimgba Eruba, he said President Muhammadu Buhari , and the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Umana Umana, prompted the commission to respond quickly to the challenges caused by the flood.
The statement partly read, “It is in the spirit and vision of ameliorating the plight of our people, following the ravages of the flood and supporting the good works of the relevant agencies and state governments in the region in providing some succour to the flood-ravaged needy people in the region, that this flag-off ceremony is being conducted today.
“We are looking forward to re-starting our flagship programme of free medical outreach to various communities in the region as a means of bringing critical life-saving health services nearer to the people in under-served and indigent communities across the region.”
In his remarks, the Chairman of Ukwa West Local Government Area, Chief Okey Kalu, commended the NDDC for executing many impactful projects in his council area, including the reconstruction of the Obehie-Okeikpe Road.
The Chairman of the Ukwa-West Traditional Rulers Council, Eze Chinyere Dike, thanked the interventionist agency for bringing relief to the flood victims in various communities.
