By Juliana Nwachukwu/Nkiru Anakor/ Ogochukwu Mokwugwo :
Civil Liberties Organisation, Anambra State Chapter has made passionate appeal to the Federal Government to urgently intervene and come to aid of victims of the devastating flooding menace in the state.
”The flooding menace ravaging more than five local governments comprising Anambra East and West, Ayemelum, Ogbaru, Awka South that has displaced more than 30,000 persons, destroyed many farmlands, crops, schools, hospitals and houses.
This is contained in a press statement titled “matter of urgent public importance” endorsed by Mr. Vincent Ezekwueme and Chidi Mbah chairman and secretary respectively.
”We commend the relentless efforts of the State Government, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and other public spirited individuals towards ameliorating the pathetic sufferings, plights and predicament of victims of the ravaging flood disaster.
”We extol on the spot assessment of flood ravaged areas by FERMA, SEMA and government officials to enable government know the extent of damage and proffer immediate and permanent solution to the menace.
”Federal Government should kindly despatch palliatives and relief materials to the victims and their families.
“We commend the State Government for constructing thirteen internal displaced persons camps. We appeal for immediate and urgent evacuation of displaced families to the camps in order to save lives, give hope and succour to the victims.
”Government should device means of continuous education of children of victims of devasting flooding that has submerged many houses.
” We equally seek for more help from FERMA, SEMA, Political Officers from the affected Local Government Areas, Public spirited individuals and stakeholders to work assiduously and contribute immensely towards ameliorating the pathetic problems of victims of flood disaster.
