Flood: Five Die in Delta State Flooding, Government

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The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, had on Thursday confirmed give deaths recorded in the state due to the ravaging flood.

Okowa disclosed this when he visited IDP camps and assured the victims of the government’s continuous support.

With the increased level of the flood, Ijaw Women in America have also raised the alarm about the worsening living conditions of victims.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by their National President, Mrs Eunice Apreala, and made available to newsmen on Thursday.

Parts of the statement reads, “We, the Ijaw Women of America Incorporated, bring to the world’s attention the recent flood across Nigeria that has left many lives and properties in a devastated state, particularly the Ijaw people in the Niger Delta region, yet no state of the Federal Government has declared a state of emergency over this troubling development.

“It is noteworthy that this neglected area produces the lion’s share of all the oil used to keep the Nigerian economy afloat.”

Apreala added, “I plead with all people, both local and foreign, to come up with aid in support of our people. We are crying for help; we don’t want to lose one more life, every life is important and their destiny needs to be fulfilled.”

Meanwhile, the United States has pledged $1m in immediate humanitarian assistance to support the people affected by unprecedented flooding in Nigeria.