The member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Sam Atu, on Wednesday urged both the Federal and Enugu State governments to provide relief materials to flood victims in some parts of the state.
The flood ravaged farmlands, animals, and economic activities within Obeagu axis of Ugwuaji community in Enugu South Local Government Area (LGA) and Obinagu axis of Akpugo community in Nkanu West Local Government Area after a downpour that happened at the weekend.
It was observed that the flood damaged part of the Federal power transmission infrastructure, thus, tearing down sections of its perimeter fencing and sparking concerns over the safety and stability of the crucial facility.
Atu, in a statement issued to newsmen in Enugu, said that his thoughts and prayers are with the victims of last weekend’s flood at the boundary between Obeagu Ugwuaji and Akpugo communities.
He said, “I sympathise with those who lost their sources of livelihood. I am using this opportunity to call on the Federal Ministries of Works and Humanitarian Affairs to deal with this situation. “This incident is becoming a ritual because every year, water will overflow at that point, leading to flooding. If the existing bridge is reconstructed, it will help manage this annual disaster.”
