Grace Okaro, the governor of Rotary International District 9142, has encouraged all levels of government to assist those affected by the flood calamity in Abambra.
Okaro also urged the governor of Anambra, Mr Charles Soludo, to take quick action to help the flood victims.
She made the argument in a remark that was made to news reporters in Awka, Anambra.
Since the victims fell under her purview, Okaro stated that the District intended to send assistance to them.
Okaro asserted that the Rotary club and the government should assist states bordering rivers by offering a long-term solution to the yearly loss of life and property that is avoidable.
The statement also noted that the flood was reported to have ravaged more than six local government areas of Anambra State.
“It was a great disaster that caused the loss of over eighty lives, and the displacement of about 50,000 persons.
“The flood had destroyed many farmlands, crops, schools, hospitals, markets, churches and houses in the riverine areas of Anambra East, Anambra West, Ayamelum, Ogbaru, Awka North and Idemili North Local Government Areas,” she said.
Okaro said that much could be achieved through Rotary International intervention and government commitment to bridge the annual avoidable disaster.
She commended the efforts of the Government, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Anambra State Emergency Management Agency and other public-spirited individuals in ameliorating the pathetic situation of the victims.
She stated that Rotary District 9142 would step in to provide necessary interventions to the victims since Anambra State was one of the states constituting the District.
She directed the District Committee to set up the 2022 Anambra State Flood Disaster Response to carry out an on-the-spot assessment of flood-ravaged areas and their victims and send in their report on pressing intervention areas for the club.
She urged all Rotary Members and friends to lend their support by rallying around the Committee to provide succour to the victims.