The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government through the National Management Agency to provide relief materials to the Ekeke and Amoya-Otuo communities in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, which were recently displaced by flooding.
The House’s resolution came after a motion of urgent public concern, presented by House Leader Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, was adopted during Wednesday’s plenary.
Drumming support for the motion, Prof Ihonvbere said, “The House noted with concern the unprecedented flooding disaster that affected Ekeke-Erah, and massive windstorm that affected Ake, Amoya-Otuo other communities in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, resulting in widespread destruction of homes, infrastructure including a bridge in Ekeke, farmlands, and livelihoods.
“The House notes that the affected communities have been plunged into total darkness as a result of the flood that pulled down electric poles and damaged solar streetlights.
“We recognise that the affected communities are in dire need of emergency assistance, including relief food and medical materials, and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.”
He commended the Edo State Government, the Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly and the Local Government in responding to the disaster, stressing, however, “that the magnitude of the disaster requires additional support from the Federal Government.”
The motion enjoyed overwhelming support from lawmakers present at Wednesday’s plenary and was subsequently adopted.
Subsequently, the House called for the National Emergency Management Agency to promptly deliver relief items, such as food, water, blankets, mats, shelter, and medical equipment, to the affected towns.
