UPDATED: Osinbajo visits flood victims in Makurdi, promises govt support (photos)
- The massive flood in Makurdi, Benue state capital has attracted the attention of the presidency
- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is in the state to assess the havoc caused by the massive flood
- Osinbajo will also visit Internally Displaced Camps (IDPs) during his trip to the state
- Many residents in the state are hoping that Osinbajo will bring a message of relief from the nation's capital, Abuja
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Makurdi, the Benue state capital for an on-the-spot assessment of the recent flood that ravaged parts of the state.
Osinbajo's visit was earlier announced in statement by the chief press secretary to Governor Samuel Ortom, Terver Akase, on Wednesday, September 6.
According to the statement, Osinbajo during his trip will visit IDP camps, meet with influential traditional ruler; Tor Tiv and attend a small reception organised by the state government.
Osinbajo visits flood victims in Makurdi, promises govt support. Photo credit: Twitter, Osinbajo
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NAIJ.com gathered that the state was agog as residents awaited the arrival of the vice president.
Osinbajo visits flood victims in Makurdi, promises govt support. Photo credit: Twitter, Osinbajo
Many were hopeful that Osinbajo will bring a message of relief from the nation's capital, Abuja as there are complains of inadequate provisions in IDP camps.
The massive flood in Makurdi Benue state has attracted the attention of the presidency, photo credit: Benue state government - Twitter
Osinbajo is expected to visit IDP camps during his trip to the state, photo credit: Benue state government - Twitter
Osinbajo is also expected to meet with influential traditional ruler; Tor Tiv, during his visit, photo credit: Benue state government - Twitter
Many residents are hopeful that Osinbajo will bring a message of relief from the nation's capital, photo credit: Benue state government - Twitter
Meanwhile, the Child Protection Network (CPN) and the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), have said three persons died in the recent flooding in the state, while 110 000 survivors risked contracting diseases.
“There were three deaths, two adults and one child. At the government approved IDP Camp, up to 4 families are reported to be accommodated in one room.
Osinbajo visits flood victims in Makurdi, promises govt support. Photo credit: Twitter, Osinbajo
“This suggests the possible risk of an epidemic as some hospitals in affected locations are reported to have shut down due to the flood,” a statement sent to journalists said.
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