Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has handed over relief materials for distribution to flood-imparted communities in Abia State, as part of its efforts to support flood victims in the Niger Delta region.
Flagging off the ceremony at Abia office of NDDC in Okeikpe, Ukwa West Local Government Area of the state, the acting Managing Director, Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua, said the commission would continue to make a difference in the lives of the people in the region, through the pursuit of critical and relevant interventions in its mandate states.
Audu-Ohwavborua, who was represented by a Director and the in-coming state representative on the NDDC Board, Dimgba Eruba, said President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Obong Umana Okon Umana, prompted the commission to respond quickly to the challenges caused by the flood.
“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, especially at this time when flooding has disrupted healthcare systems and infrastructure,” he said.
Ukwa West council Chairman, Okey Kalu, thanked the NDDC for executing many impactful projects in his area. This, he said, included the reconstruction of the Obehie-Okeikpe Road.
The council chairman, who was represented by his special assistant, Leonard Ejiogu, thanked the NDDC for responding to the needs of the people, assuring the relief materials would be shared transparently to the affected people.
Chairman of Ukwa-West Traditional Rulers Council, Chinyere Dike, thanked NDDC for bringing relief for the flood victims in various communities, noting that the palliatives would go a long way in cushioning the effects of the flood.