SMILES On Faces of Flood Victims... RE-SETTLEMENT Plan

"WEEPING May endure for a Night, but JOY cometh in the Morning." Psalm 30:5 KJV

Governor Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan has once again won the hearts of Deltans and Non-Deltans alike as he has showed Proficiency, Care and Expertise in handling the Flood Disaster that ravaged the State some months ago through the establishment of an high delegation Committee to tackle the menace and also to handle Resettlement Plans to bring succor to the lives of the affected.

If you recall, a Committee Chaired by erudite scholar Rtd justice Taibia was set to appraise the Flood impact and over Nine (9) Camps was established across the State where Internally Displaced Persons were adequately Accommodated and Catered for to ease the PAINS of the Flood i.e Accommodation, Food and Relief Materials were evenly distributed, as observed recently Skill Acquisition was added to occupy their minds positively

In line with International Best Practice, #ClimateChange Delta State Government embarked on measures of Resettlement of Land for Farmers through Traditional Rulers. Thurs, After a profound impact assessment plan, Now is the Time to proffer possible RESETTLEMENT PLANS and Delta State still in the lead amongst affected States


NO WONDER! Only recently UNICEF lauds Gov UDUAGHAN exceptional Feat in bringing Smiles to the Face of Flood Victims...





MOA,

Below is a brief report of Justice Taibia Committee.

Tabai Committee Plans To Put More Smiles On Flood Victims’ Faces
Chairman of Delta State Committee on Flood Victims Management and Resettlement, Rtd. Justice Francis Tabai, has assured all affected persons and communities ofgovernment’s readiness to render assistance to all just as he said considering the number of persons involved and the impact of the flood, all their
resettlement needs might not be met. Justice Tabai also said the committee has the mandate of recommending to the government, after due assessment of flood qimpact, the measures to put in place to ensure that the flood is prevented in theF
nearest future. The assurance was given when the committee, led by Tabai, visited the palace of the Obi of Aboh, a community situated at the bank of the over flooded River Niger and the administrative headquarters of Ndokwa EastLocal Government Area of Delta State.Tabai told the palace chiefs that the flood affected a total of 13 local government areas in the state, noting that the committee would
not have completed its impact assessment mandate without visiting Aboh.
He explained that the flood was a natural disaster which magnitude had not been
experienced in the history of the country,adding that it took the people unawares and the impact was catastrophic.The retired Supreme Court Judge told the Chiefs that the committee would do all within its ability and expertise to advise government on measures to handle the resettlement of the victims and prevent further recurrence.

Secretary of Aboh Traditional Council, Chief Joseph Ozegbe, said a total of 31 hamlets in Aboh Kingdom were affected by the flood. While commending the government for the
efforts so far put in place to ensure the safety and welfare of the victims, he called for government’s quick intervention so as toresettle the people and let them begin their farming activities.


-@MOAgbajoh