…commences IDP camp’s rehabilitation
Following the elders of Udaba Ekperi appeal for an urgent help from the local government Council Chairman of Etsako Central in Edo State over the flood that submerged their houses and farm lands, Hon. Solomon Osomegbe on Wednesday visited the 11 Communities affected by the flood.
Hon. Osomegbe described the flood as pathetic and therefore solicited the help of the State Emergency Management Authority and NEMA.
Chairman said for the interim report of Flood disaster in the communities under his local government Area, over 2000 persons were displaced while over 100 houses were submerged as well as thousands of farm lands destroyed.
He said council have started the rehabilitation of the IDP Camp in Ekperi where the displaced persons will be accommodated, while foods and other emergency materials will also be provided.
Hon. Osomegbe said the council at their emergency meeting is also taking a proactive measure to curtain any position outbreak of disease.