Akwa Ibom State Government has donated N100 million and relief materials to Bayelsa State Government to cushion the effect of flood in the state. 

The donation was presented to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri by Governor Udom Emmanuel, on Tuesday, when he paid him a visit at Government House, Yenegoa.

Emmanuel, who commended his Bayelsa State counterpart, for his excellent and quick response to the disaster in the state, noted that, the quick intervention approach by him has restored hope to the people affected by the flood.

Emmanuel said: “When a sad incident occurs, the people look up to government to come to their aid and I’m glad that you have risen squarely to the occasion and this has given your people hope.”

He appealed to the Federal Government to expedite its intervention to alleviate the suffering of the affected communities in Bayelsa and other states affected by the flood. 

Responding, Diri appreciated the governor’s visit and gifts, stating that Emmanuel has proven himself, a leader and not a politician.  

“When this flood occurred, you called on phone which I thought was enough, but this visit by you is very touching. You have risen to the demands of transformational leadership by this action of yours. This is what this moment needs; leaders not politicians and you have proven to be a leader. These gifts that you’ve given to us, will be very judiciously used and I can assure you that our people are very happy.

“This incident has made 99 per cent of the people of Bayelsa internally  displaced. Homes are submerged, roads have collapsed, communication network has ceased, and electricity is completely out since all the transformers are under water. The damage that our people have suffered is unimaginable. We are therefore very grateful for this great help that you have offered,” Diri reiterated.

Both governors thereafter visited one of the IDP camps, where they addressed the large crowd of people. Emmanuel was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem; Commissioner for Health, Prof. Augustine Umoh; Commissioner for Housing, Otuekong Raphael Bassey,  Commissioner for Environment and Solid Minerals, Charles Udoh,