EKPEYE FLOOD DISASTER: EOG National Chairman Calls On IOCs, Humanitarian Agencies And Philanthropic Individuals To Assist Victims
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. by Vera Kemepade
The National Chairman of Ekpeye Oil and Gas Pipeline Host Families Association (EOG), Comrade Dogini has called on the International Oil Companies (IOCs) to come to the assistance of the people of Ekpeye Ethnic Nation in Ahoada East and West Local Government Areas, Rivers State.
Dogini, who said so far, virtually all the communities have been completely submerged by the ravaging flood, stressed that the situation has resulted to serious humanitarian crisis, ranging from hunger, ill-health, death, pollution and wanton destruction of properties.
The EOG National Chairman, who was fielding questions from newsmen on his return from fact finding visit to the impacted communities Saturday, October 22nd, said it is high time the IOCs, Government at all levels and other corporate organizations to take practical steps to usher in the best mitigating approach and a more enduring methodology to reduce the consequences of perennial floodings on the people.
He further called on the Federal Government, especially agencies like – NEMA, Ministry of Humanitarian & Disaster Management and other Humanitarian Agencies saddled with disaster management and Humanitarian services to swing into action and provide succour to the victims.
Frowning at the ‘snail speed’ response of governmental agencies to ameliorate the sufferings of the people, he reiterated his call on multinationals, humanitarian agencies and philanthropic individuals to come to the aid of the affected communities and individuals.
The EOG Leader described the flood as devastating and having wrecked monumental havoc on the people and the environment.
EOG National Chairman
“What my eyes saw today as regards to the impact of the flood in Ekpeye Land can not be described.
“All the Communities in Ekpeye Ethnic Nation are affected and lives are lost which at the time been accurate numbers can’t be established pending when families and Communities are re-united and actual census is taken to determine the figures. Many dead bodies are seen floating in the waters unidentified and thousands of houses destroyed. The destruction was monumental and devastating.
“Our people need urgent care and attention. My worries is the health challenges already prevalent in the IDP camps. The children, pregnant women and aged ones need special attentions,” he stated.
He thanked the traditional institution for its prompt and proactive approach to cushion the effect of the flood.
“Our Royal fathers tried in their bid to cushion the effect of the flood on the people. Their efforts is worth appreciated,” EOG Leader echoed.
