{"id":173653,"date":"2025-08-12T10:58:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/gov-nwifuru-sympathizes-with-flood-victims-in-ebonyi"},"modified":"2025-08-12T12:03:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T11:03:13","slug":"gov-nwifuru-sympathizes-with-flood-victims-in-ebonyi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/gov-nwifuru-sympathizes-with-flood-victims-in-ebonyi","title":{"rendered":"Gov Nwifuru Sympathizes with Flood Victims in Ebonyi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has sympathized with victims of flood disasters in Enohia Itim and Kpoghirikpo communities in Afikpo Local Government Area of the state.<\/p>\n

The Governor also extended sadness over reports of the disaster in Azuoto, Okpuitumo, Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state.<\/p>\n

The flood, which began penultimate Friday and started receding on Monday, left deaths and destructions in its wake.<\/p>\n

Nwifuru said, \u201cI received with deep sadness the news of the devastating flood that recently affected the Enohia Itim and Kpoghirikpo communities in Afikpo Local Government Area and Azuoto Okpuitumo in Abakaliki LGA.<\/p>\n

\u201cI sincerely condole with the families who lost loved ones, as well as all who suffered losses during this unfortunate incident.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs government, we stand with you in this moment of grief, and I assure you that my administration will provide the necessary support to help you recover and rebuild.\u201d<\/p>\n

This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, and made available to journalists in Abakaliki.<\/p>\n

The Governor promised to work closely with the affected communities, local authorities, and relevant agencies to ensure that relief materials, rehabilitation efforts, and preventive measures are promptly and effectively delivered.<\/p>\n

He urged residents of the state to factor the reality of climate change into their daily activities, especially during future rainy seasons.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis tragedy is a sober reminder of the urgent need to integrate climate change considerations into our flood risk management strategies,\u201d the Governor advised.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has sympathized with victims of flood disasters in Enohia Itim and Kpoghirikpo communities in Afikpo Local Government Area of the state. The Governor also extended sadness over reports of the disaster in Azuoto, Okpuitumo, Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state. 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