Delta State Governor, Sen.(Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has released funds to purchase food items for communities affected by floods in the state.
This was disclosed by the Chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Delta State Chapter, Hon. Itiako Ikpokpo in a statement in Asaba.
Hon. Ikpokpo listed the affected local government areas to include Oshimili South, Aniocha South, Ndokwa East, Isoko North, Isoko South, Patani, Bomadi, Burutu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Warri South-West, and Warri North.
The ALGON Boss said the affected Local Governments have started procurement of the food items and will soon commence distribution to the affected communities.
He begged flood victims to be patient as help was underway.
“On behalf of my colleagues in ALGON, we thank our dear Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for the gracious release of funds to procure food items for flood victims in Delta State.
“I, therefore, appeal to our people to remain calm and patient as the various councils carry out the task of procuring and distributing the food items to the affected communities.
“It is our firm commitment to ensure that no one suffers on account of flooding as government is prepared to meet them halfway,” Ikpokpo stated.
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