The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) proactively addresses flood relief in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states. NDDC’s Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, announces the construction of emergency shelters for temporary accommodations. These shelters will supply relief items to internally displaced persons, providing essential support.
Consequently, The NDDC is building six multi-purpose emergency shelters in each of Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states. These shelters are designed as mini-communities with essential facilities such as schools, police posts, and cafeterias. This innovative approach aims to alleviate the hardships faced by internally displaced persons during flooding periods in the Niger Delta region.
Meanwhile, The NDDC actively works to eliminate schools as temporary flood shelters, ensuring safer alternatives for internally displaced persons (IDPs). NDDC’s Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, emphasizes that IDPs often damage schools and disrupt academic activities when seeking refuge. The new shelters will provide a safer and more dignified alternative, protecting both IDPs and educational facilities.
Furthermore, these shelters will serve as camps for various events and programs after the flood season.
NDDC’s Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, clarifies that while natural disasters can’t be prevented, NDDC intervenes to reduce their impact.
In addition, NDDC is tackling the issue of rising ocean levels, which threatens to flood communities in Bayelsa, Delta, and Ondo states. Accordingly, the commission has commenced ecological studies in the affected states, although Ogbuku expressed concerns about the substantial costs involved.
In conclusion, NDDC’s initiatives demonstrate its commitment to supporting communities affected by flooding and promoting sustainable development in the Niger Delta region. By providing emergency shelters and addressing rising ocean levels, the commission is taking proactive steps to mitigate the impact of flooding.
