Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has granted approval for the issuance of a total of N1 billion aimed at supporting flood victims in Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
Wike also said the N1 billion approved will enable vulnerable families, particularly in Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGAs to cope with the devastating flood which has displaced many from their homes.
The governor also ordered the constitution of a task force to coordinate the distribution of relief materials to the affected communities in the State.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Wike’s media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the Permanent Secretary, Special Services Bureau (SSB) in the Office of the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr George Nwaeke, will serve as the chairman of the task force, while, Mrs Inime I. Aguma, is the Secretary.
Other members of the Taskforce are the Chairman of Ahoada West LGA, Hon. Hope Ikiriko; Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, Hon. Vincent Job; Hon. Onowu Emeka Anyasodike and the Director of Administration in the Ministry of Special Duties.
All members of the task force are to meet with the Rivers State Governor at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday.
