Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has bemoaned the devastation of property and the hardship visited on the people of the state by the rampaging
Governor Diri, on Thursday, undertook an assessment of the flood situation in some communities and described it as very dire.
His words: “I felt this was not the time for me to sit in my office while my brothers and sisters are in pain, hunger and in want. So I came to see things for myself.“We have sought out some high grounds where some of them will be resettled temporarily. We have also made palliative and medicines available.
“I have approved N450 million to provide succour for the people, which is the first tranche. Having seen things for myself, we will approve more money so our people can have something to eat while they go through this experience.”
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