The Civil Liberties Organisation has urged the Federal Government to assist the suffering victims of the devastating floods in Anambra State.
This information is found in a statement titled "Matter of Urgent Public Importance" that was released on Monday in Enugu State by the organization's chairman and secretary, Vincent Ezekwueme and Chidi Mbah.
It claimed that more than five local governments, primarily in Anambra East, Anambra West, Ayamelum, Ogbaru, and Awka South, had been severely damaged by the water.
Additionally, the threat caused the displacement of over 30,000 people and the destruction of numerous farms, crops, schools, hospitals, and homes.
The statement partly read, “We commend the relentless efforts of Anambra Government, National Emergency Management Agency, Anambra State Emergency Management Agency and other public-spirited individuals in ameliorating the pathetic sufferings of victims.
“We extol the on-the-spot assessment of flood-ravaged areas by NEMA, SEMA and government officials to enable the government to know the extent of damage and proffer immediate and permanent solution to the menace.
“Federal Government should kindly dispatch palliatives and relief materials to the victims and their families.”
The statement said the CLO commended the government for constructing 13 Internally Displaced Person camps recently.
It called for the immediate and urgent evacuation of displaced families to the IDP camps, to save lives, and give hope and succour to the victims.
The statement added, “Government should devise a means of continuing education for the children of victims of devastating Floods that had submerged many houses.
“We equally seek for more help from NEMA, SEMA, political officers from affected local governments, public-spirited individuals and stakeholders to work assiduously and contribute immensely towards ameliorating the pathetic problems of victims of flood disaster.”