Family Of 10 Years Old Boy Swept By Flood Blames Delta Governor, Okowa

Related stories

2027: PDP Eyeing Jonathan, Others for Presidential Race, Party Official Reveals

By Abiola Olawale In a strategic move to broaden its...

$24 Billion Loan: Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request, Loan Strategy

By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola...

Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: Court Throws Out Yahaya Bello’s Travel Request

By Nwosa Hamilton The Federal High Court, Abuja, has rejected...

[VIDEO] Natasha vs Akpabio: Tension as Natasha Denied Access To National Assembly Complex

https://youtu.be/WPETje8apUo?si=lNUgHm5KHu8P8cI6 By Abiola Olawale Tensions escalated at the National Assembly Complex...

2027: Drama as Davido’s Uncle, Gov Adeleke, Osun PDP Endorse Tinubu

By Abiola Olawale Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and...

The slippery community of Oko, near Asaba, Delta state capital, was thrown into mourning penultimate Sunday when a 10-year old promising boy was reportedly swept away by the ravaging flood that accompanied the downpour on that ill fated Sunday.

An eye witness said the lad was on his way home at the end of a church service where he had gone to commune with his Creator.

But midway on his journey home, he was caught in the web of heavy downpour that left the city of Asaba and neighbouring towns flooded.

In the midst of the ranging flood, the poor boy attempted to get his footwear that was being carried away by the fast flowing water. But to no avail as the innocent child was eventually swept away by the fast flowing flood water.

His remains was found a day after, trapped by a stick in the flowing flood. The mother, Mrs Mary Esemene blamed the tragedy that befall the family on that faithful Sunday on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for refusing to complete the ongoing drainage project he embarked in Asaba and environs.

“For almost three years, Governor Okowa has been digging every nook and cranny of Asaba and environs. Oko is the worst hit as every footpath has become a death trap for residents in the area during raining season as this. That was how my son was killed,” she lamented.

But in a swift reaction, the State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu dismissed the family’s claim, adding that the drainage project is a work in progress.

He said the state government cannot at this stage of the project, assigned it to another contractor as the Governor is working assiduously to checkmate the incessant flood crisis in Asaba and environs.

Hamilton Nwosa
Hamilton Nwosa
Hamilton Nwosa is an experienced, and committed communication, business, administrative, data and research specialist . His deep knowledge of the intersection between communication, business, data, and journalism are quite profound. His passion for professional excellence remains the guiding principle of his work, and in the course of his career spanning sectors such as administration, tourism, business management, communication and journalism, Hamilton has won key awards. He is a delightful writer, researcher and data analyst. He loves team-work, problem-solving, organizational management, communication strategy, and enjoys travelling. He can be reached at: hamilton_68@yahoo.com

Subscribe

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from up to 5 devices at once

Latest stories

NDN
Latest News
2027: PDP Eyeing Jonathan, Others for Presidential Race, Party Official Reveals$24 Billion Loan: Senate Approves Tinubu's Request, Loan StrategyAlleged N80.2bn Fraud: Court Throws Out Yahaya Bello's Travel Request[VIDEO] Natasha vs Akpabio: Tension as Natasha Denied Access To National Assembly Complex2027: Drama as Davido's Uncle, Gov Adeleke, Osun PDP Endorse TinubuDetails as NNPC Remits N6.69 trn to Federation Account in First Half of 2025Just In! CBN Retains Interest Rate at 27.5% for Third Time in 2025Datti Baba-Ahmed Attends Abure-Led Labour Party NEC Meeting, Vows to Reunite Obi, Otti, OthersJust In! Nigeria’s Economy Surges with 3.13% Growth in Q1 2025, NBS ReportsLabour Party's Crisis Deepens As Abure-Led Faction Rejects Nenadi Usman’s LeadershipDrama as ADC’s 2023 Presidential Candidate Kachikwu Says, Obi Plans to Exit Coalition (VIDEO) Falana, Shehu Sani, Others Blast Kemi Badenoch Over Claim on Nigerian Citizenship Laws Kenneth Okonkwo Slams Okpebholo for Threatening Peter ObiBabangida's Son Accepts Tinubu’s Appointment as BoA Chairman, Denies Rejection RumorsAlleged N80.2bn Fraud: Court Throws Out Yahaya Bello's Travel Request
X whatsapp