The Rivers State government, has advised residents of the state to imbibe good sanitary habits and avoid dumping of refuse in drainages or build on water channels, as such habits will only worsen flood situation across the state.
Secretary to the state government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo said this during a meeting with local government Chairmen and relevant stakeholders in Port Harcourt, to prepare for emergency situations in flood-prone areas.
This was aftermath the heavy downpour that flooded parts of the state on Tuesday.
He explained to the council chairmen that as a Chief Security Officers, they must take proactive measures to face and overcome the challenges of residents, caused by the flood.
Part of his statement reads,
“His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Wike, has directed me to interface with NEMA, council chairmen, and relevant ministries to guarantee that all parties know their roles in order to avert the expected flood that may result in the displacement of our people.
I believe that by the time you synergize your experiences with the expertise from NEMA, we should be able to work and provide solutions against flood disaster in our state.
I further urge residents of our dear state to imbibe good sanitary habits. Do not dump refuse in the gutters or build on water channels. Such crude habits will only compound flood situations across the state.
