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Flooding: Centre scores NEMA high on critical interventions, effective response

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2 years ago

October 25, 2022

Sahara Weekly

Flooding: Centre scores NEMA high on critical interventions, effective response

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Following the recent rampaging flooding across the country, the Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-economic Rights (CALSER) says the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has lived up to expectations.

The Centre, which made this known at a world press conference in Abuja today, said its Human Rights and Disaster Management team carried out an extensive analysis of responses and interventions to the natural disaster in the country.

In its assessment report, the Executive Director of the disaster management team, Dr. Mrs Cecilia Ikechukwu, said NEMA has risen to the occasion with critical relief for Nigerians in distress.

The Centre said the interventionist agency donated over 400 trailer loads of relief materials to the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory to cushion the effect of the flooding.

“The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) swung into action to alleviate the suffering of victims of the flood. They distributed relief materials worth millions of naira to support persons affected across the different states. The items included the president’s special intervention involving the release of assorted grains from silos,” she said.

“NEMA distributed relief materials, an equivalent of 400 trailer loads of grains to all states of the Federation and the FCT. This is a statement of fact and has been verified by our independent assessors.

“In Ondo state for example 2,100 bags of 50kg maize; 1,774 bags of 50kg sorghum; 3,948 bags of 25kg garri; 1,000 bags of 10kg rice; 1,000 bags of 10kg beans; 1,000 bags of 10kg maize; 75 bags of 20kg salt; 75 kegs of vegetable oil (20ltrs); 150 cartons of seasoning cubes and 75 cartons of tin tomato.

“The non-food items comprised 7,350 pieces of nylon mats; 1,000 pieces of treated mosquito nets; 600 cartons of bath soap; 2,500 pieces of guinea brocade (5 yards); 1,000 pieces of children’s clothing; 1,000 pieces of women’s wear and 1,000 pieces of men’s wear.

“This gesture was also extended to other states affected, especially in Kogi, Anambra, Benue, Delta Bayelsa, and the Rivers States. Internally Displaced Camps were put in place to settle victims who have become homeless. Items were also delivered to the various state governments to assist the most vulnerable groups. The grains were distributed directly to the deserving persons in collaboration with the state government, senators from the various states and the ministers representing the affected states. The aim is to ensure that the relief materials reach affected individuals.

“NEMA played a central role in having the government release grains from its silos. Its assessment reports were forwarded to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, after which President Muhammadu Buhari approved the release of 12,000 metric tons of assorted grains from the National Strategic Reserve Stock for distribution to all states affected and the FCT.”

CALSER also acknowledged the assistance of International groups such as the US Agency for International Development (USAID) which provided $1 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to support the people affected by the unprecedented flooding.

The Centre, therefore, appealed to the State Emergency Management Agencies to “imbibe the spirit of transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties towards ensuring that citizens affected by this are properly taken care of.”

To avert a future reoccurrence, CALSER, however, advised both the state and federal governments to:

“Build canals and dams to help in controlling the water levels. Especially in Adamawa and Benue, to contain the water released from Ladgo Dam in Cameroon.

“Dredging of the major rivers to allow for easy passage of water. Improved drainage of waterways to avoid obstructions.”

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Wike, it’s too early to cry, I warned you against making Fubara the governor -Prophet Ikuru

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6 hours ago

May 12, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has spited the former Rivers governor and the current minister of the FCT,Nyesom Wike for refusing to listen to his prophetic warning concerning making Fubara the governor of Rivers state.

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The prophet who is known all over the world for his accurate and precise prophecies prognosticated and told Wike not to make Fubara the governor.He said “when Wike endorsed Fubara as the next governor of Rivers state,I sent him a message and told him not to make Fubara the governor, Fubara will not give him the loyalty that he’s looking for, Fubara was going to give him problems,is that not happening now? it’s too early to cry, it’s too early to regret, it’s too early to call your wise man’s action a mistake because you have not seen anything yet from Fubara”.

The handsome prophet reiterated that many prophets in Nigeria give prophecies because they want money but God has given him wealth and he is not interested in anyone’s money ” God has blessed me with wealth,by the grace of God,I’m a billionaire I’m not looking for your money,why ignore my prophecy, I’m not one of those hungry prophets that tell lies in name of God so that you can give them money,God has blessed me with immense wealth”.

The prophet maintained that he doesn’t even need the money of a governor because it’s meagre for his status and calibre “what will I do with the money of a governor?when top clubs, players,WWE superstars,boxers in the world do call me to ascertain their fate before matches and bouts”.

The handsome prophet has several fulfilled prophecies;in 2001,he prophesied that Nollywood would experience serious calamities and tragedies if they don’t turn to God,we can all see how they are dying mysteriously,he prophesied the climatic disasters in Oman and UAE,the death of the Queen of England and the sickness of King Charles that will not make him reign for long.

He advised Wike to concentrate on the renewed hope agenda of the president and better the lives of the people living in the FCT because he’s no longer the governor of Rivers state,he is now the FCT minister, which is his new mandate.

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Ignore those clamouring for overhaul of the Naval high command,it’s for their selfish interest

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18 hours ago

May 11, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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A group of Northern Youths,led by Adamu Ismaila has called on the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ignore those calling for overhaul of the Navy high command because they it’s for their selfish interest,not for the betterment of the Nigerian nation.

The Youths maintained that president Tinubu was very prudent and judicious in selecting his service Chiefs and they are the best service Chiefs ever, anyone calling for their removal is questionable.

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The Naval high command have been very resolute and exceedingly impeccable in the fight against oil theft and bunkering; anyone clamouring for Naval high command overhaul must definitely be someone who must have been affected by the excellent job the Navy is doing in the region.

Adamu maintained that anyone calling for overhaul of Naval high command must be someone that is into shady dealings and of questionable character.

He therefore implored the president to disregard the words of people of questionable characters, hiding under the banner of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide to make selfies request

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Amb.Okoro commends Rear Admiral Okeke for squashing bunkering

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1 day ago

May 11, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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By Collins Nkwocha

The Director General of importers Association of Nigeria Taskforce,
IMAN,Amb.Chijioke Okoro John has commended the commander of the joint taskforce in the South South (Delta Safe) Rear Admiral John Okeke for working assiduously in the fight against bunkering in the region.

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The DG who was very happy with the success recorded so far by the commander of the taskforce showered encomium on him for standing tall and not compromising as the taskforce has been able to burst illegal oil bunkering sites in Abia state and Ahoada west LGA, Rivers State,40 illegal oil refineries were bursted in Abia state alone.

He implored him to continue the good job because the Nigerian nation is benefiting immensely from his wonderful and great job.

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