Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has commiserated with victims of the devastating floods that swept through Enohia Itim and Kpoghirikpo communities in Afikpo Local Government Area, and Azuoto Okpuitumo in Abakaliki LGA.
The floods, which began penultimate Friday and only started receding on Monday, left deaths and widespread destruction in their wake.
“I sincerely condole the families who lost loved ones, as well as all who suffered losses during this unfortunate incident,” Nwifuru said in a statement on Tuesday, assuring that his administration would provide the necessary support to aid recovery and rebuilding.
The governor vowed to work closely with local authorities, affected communities, and relevant agencies to ensure timely delivery of relief materials, rehabilitation efforts, and preventive measures.
He urged residents to integrate climate change considerations into daily life, warning that extreme weather events would continue to pose threats during future rainy seasons.
“This tragedy is a sober reminder of the urgent need to integrate climate change considerations into our flood risk management strategies,” he stressed.
