Edwin Clark to FG: Act fast on flooding… disaster looming in Niger Delta | TheCable
Several states in Nigeria, including those in the Niger Delta, have been affected by flood, causing hundreds of thousands of persons to be displaced, whileIn a statement on Sunday, the Ijaw leader said despite the situation, the “federal government seems to be nonchalant over the plight of the citizens in the Niger Delta”.
“It is a scary situation, as this exposes the people to danger. The Federal Government has not done anything to reduce the plight and suffering of the people.”should “urgently” and speedily extend humanitarian relief efforts to states in the Niger Delta, as well as other areas affected by flood.“In this case, it is not only foodstuff that is needed, but water, medical and other essentials are urgently needed,” the statement reads.
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