Former Anambra State governor Willie Obiano has called on federal government for quick intervention following the boat mishap that killed over 70 in the State.
He also “expressed his condolences to Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo” and the families of the victim over the incident.
‘’I sympathise with the Government and families of the victims of the accident.
“This incident has added to the ugly situation following the huge deadly flooding that has displaced people from their homelands, washing away houses and farmlands,” Tony Nezianya, Publicist Obiano, quoted his principal as saying.
“The flooding has also wreaked havoc in Anambra East and West, Ayamelum as well as Ogbaru areas of the state.
“I have been informed that many have died as a result of displacements by the raging floodwaters, as well as farmlands, that have been washed away.
” I urge the Government to take steps to tackle the emergency head-on.
“I call on the Federal Government to offer leadership at this point to mitigate the disaster by ensuring the speedy release of ecological funds in supporting the state in tackling the emergency.
” Diligent intervention by all stakeholders will no doubt reduce the burden imposed by this disaster, while deliberate efforts must begin in the implementation of a permanent solution to the disaster.
“It is climate change that has now combined to worsen this yearly disaster.
” I share the grief of the victims of the emergency, who should endeavour to follow the Government’s wise counsel to evacuate to safety until the floodwaters recede.
“May we remember in our prayers all those that have so far died as a result of the flooding ravaging our state over the past couple of weeks.’’
