Anambra: Senator Victor Umeh Asks for Ecological Disaster Zone Status
Senator Victor Umeh calls for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of lives and property in Anambra State
Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has called for the declaration of Anambra State as an ecological disaster zone due to the devastating effects of erosion and flooding in the state capital, Awka.The Senator made the call during a visit to the affected areas in Awka where he met with residents affected by the ecological crisis. He expressed concern over the loss of houses, lives, and properties in the area.
Umeh visited the family of a six-year-old boy who lost his life in the floods, and heard the plight of residents who have been struggling to cope with the situation.
According to Senator Victor Umeh, the state government officials had visited the affected areas after a report was made but no remedial action has been taken since then.
He noted that Awka, the state capital, is facing a serious ecological disaster, and the state government needs to take urgent action to avert the situation.
Umeh also visited the family of a six-year-old boy who lost his life in the floods.
Umeh's Call for Urgent Government Intervention
Senator Victor Umeh has urged the Federal Government to declare Anambra State as an ecological disaster zone, stating that the affected areas are experiencing severe erosion and flooding, which has led to the loss of lives, properties, and houses.
The Senator said that the state government officials had visited the affected areas after a report was made but no remedial action has been taken since then.
The Senator said that Awka, the state capital, is facing a serious ecological disaster, and the state government needs to take urgent action to avert the situation.
Senator Victor Umeh Visits Affected Areas
Senator Victor Umeh has visited the affected areas in Awka, Anambra State, to sympathize with the affected families and assess the situation. He met with a six-year-old boy's family who lost their child in the floods.
During the visit, Senator Umeh was informed of the loss of properties, houses, and lives, and the Senator has promised to bring the matter to the attention of the Federal Government.
Senator Umeh Visits Affected Areas
Senator Victor Umeh has visited the affected areas in Awka, Anambra State, to sympathize with the affected families and assess the situation.
During the visit, Senator Umeh was informed of the loss of properties, houses, and lives, and the Senator has promised to bring the matter to the attention of the Federal Government.
Senator Umeh Visits Affected Areas
Senator Victor Umeh has visited the affected areas in Awka, Anambra State, to sympathize with the affected families and assess the situation.
During the visit, Senator Umeh was informed of the loss of properties, houses, and lives, and the Senator has promised to bring the matter to the attention of the Federal Government.
Senator Umeh Visits Affected Areas
Senator Victor Umeh has visited the affected areas in Awka, Anambra State, to sympathize with the affected families and assess the situation.
During the visit, Senator Umeh was informed of the loss of properties, houses, and lives, and the Senator has promised to bring the matter to the attention of the Federal Government.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>