By Samuel Olusegun Precious
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has expressed its sympathies to the Rivers State Government following massive flooding in Port Harcourt metropolis and its environs.
The Deputy Governor of Rivers State and Chairman of the Rivers State Flood Prevention and Management Committee, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, received a high-level delegation from the NEMA at Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday.
The NEMA delegation was led by Air Commodore Usman, who represented the Director-General of the agency, Zubaida Umar . During the courtesy visit, Air Commodore Usman conveyed NEMA’s deep sympathies and condolences to the Government and people of Rivers State, particularly families and communities affected by recent flooding incidents across the state.
He reaffirmed NEMA’s commitment to collaborate with the Rivers State Government in flood prevention, emergency response and management to mitigate impact on vulnerable communities.
Professor Odu, on behalf of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, thanked the agency for the visit and assured of the state government’s readiness to partner with NEMA to strengthen flood preparedness and provide relief to affected residents.
The visit comes amid rising flood concerns in several local government areas in Rivers following heavy rains and overflow of riverbanks.
