Orashi National Congress Urges Federal Government To Increase Flood Management Funding For Rivers State

The Orashi National Congress, ONC, under the leadership of Amb. (Comr.) Emeni Ibe, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to increase financial support for the Rivers State Flood Management Committee, which is chaired by the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Prof. Mrs. Ngozi Nma Odu, DSSRS.

Amb. Ibe made the appeal during the flag-off for the distribution of relief materials to flood victims in Ahoada East, Ahoada West, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas—a program initiated by the Rivers State Government to cushion the effects of the recent flooding across the state.

The ONC President-General commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, and the Flood Management Committee for their swift and impactful response to the challenges faced by residents of the Orashi region, one of the areas worst hit by the flood.

“On behalf of the Orashi people, I sincerely thank His Excellency, the Governor, and our Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, for their proactive and timely intervention in bringing relief to the flood-affected communities,” Amb. Ibe stated.

He emphasized that the magnitude of the flooding in the Orashi axis and other parts of the state requires greater federal attention and funding, especially in areas of flood control infrastructure, emergency response, and long-term environmental restoration.

“The efforts of the Rivers State Government are commendable, but the task ahead is enormous. We are calling on the Federal Government to scale up funding support to enable the state flood committee to implement sustainable flood management measures,” he added.

Amb. Ibe further assured that the Orashi National Congress will continue to collaborate with government agencies and humanitarian bodies to ensure that relief materials and interventions reach the most affected communities.

The Rivers State Flood Management Committee, led by the Deputy Governor, has continued its phased distribution of food and non-food relief materials, while desilting and flood control projects remain ongoing in various parts of the state.