Following an excessive flood that has cut Bayelsa state off Nigeria, the Bayelsa state caucus in the National Assembly has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of disaster emergency in Bayelsa state.
The caucus made the call during a media briefing in Abuja, on the devastation caused by the 2022 flood in the state.
A member from the state, Hon. Frederick Agbedi, who spoke on behalf of the caucus stated that the state has been totally severed from the rest of the country as a result of the damages to roads and bridges across the State.
“We are not unaware of the numerous challenges this has thrown up and the need for timely intervention by all. Guided by the untold suffering this has spelt on our people, we hereby sympathize with all victims across the State, assuring that as representatives of the people we are in unison, working asidiously in partnership with relevant MDAs to bring succour to the affected populace.”
He appealed to the National Emergency Management Agency as well as other relevant agencies to come to the aid of the victims with medicines, foodstuffs and other relief materials.
He also commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for expressing concern and directing agencies to offer all assistance to the people.
He said that as representatives of the people, the caucus is in unison, working assiduously in partnership with relevant ministries, departments and agencies to bring succour to the affected populace.
” Against this backdrop therefore, the Bayelsa Caucus expresses solidarity with Governor Douye Diri and the Government of Bayelsa State, collectively expressing deep appreciation for the timely intervention. We are also grateful to the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, for expressing concern at the devastation caused by the floods particularly in Bayelsa State, condoling with families that have lost lives, and for directing agencies to offer all assistance to the people”. He said.
He also said that “Consequent upon the above, we urge Bayelsans to be more united and cooperate with all intervention measures taken by the State Government and Federal Ministries and Agencies, while expressing greater trust in God, as we believe that, just like in the days of Noah, even this shall come to pass”. He said.
Members of the caucus cut across both chambers of the National Assembly.
They are
. Distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson
. Distinguished Senator Biobarakumo Degi-Eremienyo . Distinguished Senator Moses Z. Cleopas
– Hon. Frederick Yeitiemone Agbedi
– Hon. Preye Influence Goodluck Oseke
– Hon. Frederick Azibapu Obua
Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli
Hon. Steve Azaiki
