Flood Disaster: Ogah Urges NEMA To Provide Urgent Relief To Victims, Backs Nkalagu Cement Factory
Charles Iteshi, Abakaliki The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah, OON, has called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently intervene in the flood disaster affecting communities across Ebonyi State, particularly in Ikwo Local Government Area. Ogah made the appeal on Monday in Abakaliki, the state capital, while interacting with journalists. He expressed concern over the destruction of farmlands, residential buildings, household properties and other valuables, noting that the disaster had compounded the hardship faced by affected residents. He urged NEMA to conduct an urgent assessment of the affected communities and provide relief materials and other essential assistance to alleviate the suffering of victims and facilitate their recovery. The federal lawmaker also called on stakeholders and residents of Ebonyi State to support the establishment of a cement factory at Nkalagu in Is...
