Gov Hope Uzodimma Flags-off Distribution of Relief Materials to Flood Victims in Imo
- Imo state was recently devastated by the flooding which ravaged other parts of the country, displacing many citizens
- The state government and the federal agencies have partnered to provide relief materials for the affected residents
- Governor Uzodimma, however, further solicited more relief items to cushion hardships in the flood-affected regions
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Owerri - Senator Hope Uzodimma has intervened through the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC) with relief materials and food items for flood victims in Imo.
The governor flagged off the distribution of relief materials from the federal government on Friday, November 25.
Source: Twitter
Governor Uzodimma in his address commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the federal complimentary support of relief items through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
The governor also promised that in line with the transparency and accountability policy of his administration, he will ensure the prudent and equitable distribution of relief materials to the affected flood victims.
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He disclosed that efforts are been made to allocate farmlands to victims who lost their farmlands to avoid food scarcity in the state.
The governor further solicited more relief items to cushion hardships in the flood-affected regions.
Speaking earlier, the representative of NEMA commended the governor for providing the lifeline of support to the affected population of the flood disaster in the state.
Hope Uzodimma provides more update on Imo relief materials
Writing on his official Twitter page, Governor Uzodimma noted that extra efforts are ongoing to enable the people resettle in their various abodes.
He wrote:
“On behalf of the government and good people of Imo state, I commend the federal government as I flagged off the distribution of relief materials today, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to the victims of flood in Imo state.
“I recalled, with nostalgia, the damages recorded by our people as a result of the flood which affected most states in the country. Through the Imo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (ISOPADEC), the state government was able to offer quick support to the victims.
“We are making extra effort towards the creation of farm settlements for the victims even as we appeal to the federal government for more support in this regard.”
Gov Uzodimma flags-off Hope Green Revolution for a Greener Imo state
Legit.ng had earlier reported that Governor Uzodimma recently flagged-off the Hope Green Revolution and approved the holistic green strategies for a greener and new Imo, as the state officially goes green in November 2022 at Government House, Owerri.
In his address the the event, Governor Uzodimma disclosed that the Hope Green Revolution is an ambitious and revolutionary means to contain the climate change in the state and sub-Saharan Africa.
In a bid to drive the Hope Green Revolution to a fruitful end, the governor disclosed that he has directed all the sole administrators to plant 10,000 trees in the local governments, even as he urged all Imolites to plant and nurture trees in their respective environments.
I'll continue to be an advocate of free, fair and credible election, says Hope Uzodimma
Meanwhile, Governor Uzodimma has reaffirmed his commitment and advocacy for a free, fair and credible election.
The governor stated this as Imo played host to President Muhammadu Buhari and dignitaries from other parts of the country for the flag-off of the police senior officers conference in the state themed: 'The imperative of a Nigerian Police strategic plan for peaceful elections.'
Governor Uzodimma commended the Nigerian Police for choosing Imo as their host state and appreciated them for their efforts in the restoration of peace and enabling environment for the national gathering.
Source: Legit.ng
