Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has called for support for victims of the devastating flood that has killed hundreds and destroyed several property in many states across the country.
The former President in a statement released by his office after he visited Otuoke his community and other affected areas in Bayelsa State lamented that this year’s heavy flooding has resulted in an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the most affected states, adding that the situation requires urgent action and collaboration by all stakeholders.
Dr. Jonathan noted that many states are now helpless, including Bayelsa, his home state with more than 70 percent of its land area already submerged.
The former President said: “I sympathize with the victims of this year’s flood across many states of the federation who have lost loved ones and properties worth millions. The worsening humanitarian crisis in the affected states calls for urgent action and collaboration by all stakeholders.