By Ayodele Oni
A member of the House of Representatives from Cross River State, Emil Inyang, has announced that no fewer than 5,000 farmers lost their means of livelihood to flooding in Urugbam community of Biase local government Area of the state.
Inyang, APC- Cross River, disclosed this on Wednesday at Urugbam, during the distribution of palliatives to the residents by National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Inyang who represents Biase/Akamkpa federal constituency, said several buildings were also destroyed by the flood, which is the worst in the history of the community.
Represented by Mr Gabriel Owali, the lawmaker who facilitated the palliatives, noted that aside NEMA, the people have not received any other intervention to cushion against the impact of the flood.
“We understand this won’t go round but we are appreciative of the federal government effort through NEMA on this palliatives.”
Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, told the beneficiaries that the release of the palliatives came following earlier assessments of the impact of the flood by the interventionist agency.
Represented by Mrs Mmendu Aisuene, the agency’s head of operations in Uyo, the NEMA boss appealed to the people to always heed to flood warnings.
“I know this palliatives won’t do the magic, but it will go a long way to cushion the effect of the flood.
“I want to also appeal to you to always listen to warning against flood by the federal government, if not for nothing but to save lives and other valuables.
“Am also telling us to avoid blocking the drainage channel and also avoid erecting structures on water ways.”
A resident, Mr Okonli Ukan, while commending the federal government for coming to their aid, said they are yet to get over the destruction left behind by the flood.
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