Chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Delta State Chapter, Hon. Itiako Ikpokpo.
Ovedhe Hezekiah – Warri
Moved by the pains of Deltans affected by flood which has ravaged some parts of Delta, the State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has released funds to the affected local government areas to purchase food items for the affected communities to help cushion the effect of flooding in affected communities in the state.
The Chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Delta State Chapter, Hon. Itiako Ikpokpo disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Asaba the State capital.
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The affected local government areas to include Oshimili South, Aniocha South, Ndokwa East, Isoko North, Isoko South, Patani, Bomadi, Burutu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Warri South-West and Warri North.
Hon Ikpokpo noted that, the affected Local Governments have started procurement of the food items and will soon commence distribution to the affected communities.
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He appealed to the flood victims to be patient as help was underway.
According to the statement; “On behalf of my colleagues in ALGON, we thank our dear Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for the gracious release of funds to procure food items for flood victims in Delta State.
“I therefore appeal to our people to remain calm and patient as the various councils carry out the task of procuring and distributing the food items to the affected communities.
“It is our firm commitment to ensure that no one suffers on account of flooding as government is prepared to meet them half way,” Ikpokpo stated.
