By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Former governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has extended his condolences to the State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, over a boat mishap that happened on Friday, October 7, 2022 in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state.

Obiano in a condolence message made available to journalists in Awka by his media aide, Tony Nezianya on Monday, said: “I sympathise with the Government and families of the victims of the accident.

“This incident has added to the ugly situation following the huge deadly flooding that has displaced people from their homelands, washing away houses and farmlands.

“The flooding has also wreaked havoc in Anambra East and West, Ayamelum as well as Ogbaru areas of the state.

“I have been informed that many have died as a result of displacements by the raging floodwaters, as well as farmlands, that have been washed away.

“I urge the Government to take steps to tackle the emergency head-on.

“I call on the Federal Government to offer leadership at this point to mitigate the disaster by ensuring the speedy release of ecological funds in supporting the state in tackling the emergency.

‘’Diligent intervention by all stakeholders will no doubt reduce the burden imposed by this disaster, while deliberate efforts must begin in the implementation of a permanent solution to the disaster."

The former governor noted that climate change has combined to worsen the yearly flood disaster.

“I share the grief of victims of the emergency, who should endeavour to follow the Government’s wise counsel to evacuate to safety until the floodwaters recede," he said.

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