Oborevwori Orders Emergency Flood Intervention in Sapele, Others

The Delta State Government has announced emergency measures to tackle flooding in Sapele and other communities affected by rising water levels across the state.

The newly appointed Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Ogodo, disclosed this during an interview with journalists in Sapele.

Ogodo said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had given him a direct mandate to intervene in areas with the highest number of complaints, including Sapele, Agbarho, Ekpan and Oghara.

According to the commissioner, his team is already on the ground in Sapele, with full site assessments and equipment mobilisation expected to begin immediately.

He attributed the worsening situation partly to the unusual rainfall recorded this year, noting that the expected August break did not occur.

Ogodo said approved memos would enable emergency work to begin in the affected areas by Tuesday or Wednesday, while requests covering Uzere, Abraka, Asaba and parts of Ughelli North are awaiting approval.

He assured residents that the state government was committed to addressing flooding across Delta and would not focus on one area alone.

The commissioner also pointed to the governor’s ongoing engagements, including his child’s wedding and preparations for an upcoming economic summit designed to connect Delta State to global economic opportunities.

Ogodo assured residents of Sapele and other affected communities that the government was determined to reduce the impact of flooding before the end of the rainy season.

He urged residents to remain confident in the administration, describing Governor Oborevwori as a listening leader.