The Rivers State Government, on Saturday, said it has set up a committee to address the plight of victims from flood-ravaged areas in the state.
Okorie Abelekum, the Special Adviser to the Rivers state Governor on Rural Development disclosed the plans in Okarki, Ahoada West Local Government Area.
The government also donated bags of rice and cash to flood-ravaged communities in Engenni Kingdom of Ahoada West Local Government Area.
Ibelekum disclosed that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, was saddened by the plight of the communities, adding that the government is doing everything possible to address the situation.
The special adviser also said the state government had concluded plans to construct a road network from Mbiama to Okarki, stressing that once that is done, communities in the area would be linked directly to the state without passing through Bayelsa State.
Abelekum also decried the continuous silence by the Federal Government over the flood incident in the state and urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to come to the aid of the communities.
He charged them to ensure that the items donated get to all the affected communities.
Also speaking, the Okilomakie of Okarki, King Elijah Aduan thanked the state government for identifying with the plight of the communities.
King Aduan also stressed the need for the establishment of camps for internally displaced persons in the community.
Also speaking, the paramount ruler of Igovia Community, HRH Matthew Titus Onyemachi said the communities needed the urgent attention of both government and non-governmental organisations to come to the aid of the people.
