Bayelsa flood: Sen. Dickson announces massive relief package for victims
...N400,000 per ward, N5m for Yenagoa City
The senator representing Bayelsa State in the National Assembly, Sen. Henry Seriake Dickson, has announced massive relief packages for victims of floods in the state.
Sen. Dickson, who is immediate past governor of the state, in a statement, has made handsome donations to cushion the effects of the floods for victims of the disaster.
Sen. Dickson, in the statement said, “As governor of our state for eight years and as one who managed devastating floods and natural disasters within that period, I am distressed by the images, videos and reports emanating from our communities in Bayelsa State.
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“I have an idea of the magnitude of damage and devastation this has caused and the toll it has on families and livelihoods. I also understand the limits to what the government or any one person can do.
“I have since, like any other leader been inundated with the cries of our people which are genuine.
“Irrespective of what we have been doing silently, I announce formally, a donation that will be made available through my foundation, the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation, the sum of N400,000.00 Per ward in Bayelsa West Senatorial District and additional Five Million Naira (N5,000,000.00) for displaced residents in Yenagoa City, the state capital.
“This will be managed under the supervision of our respected Elders, Chief T. K. O. Okorotie and supported by Hon. Fyneman Wilson who will serve as the coordinators, with selected elders, women and youths in the senatorial district and will be disbursed in an apolitical manner. I, therefore, call for cooperation and understanding.
“This is my little way of adding to whatever support the government and well-meaning individuals and organizations have been doing.”
the senator continued, “Last week after receiving the reports and speaking with the governor, I made calls and had meetings with relevant authorities who have since dispatched some support which sadly is still stuck in transit.
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“The above donation by my Foundation is a simple token of my care, especially when compared to the magnitude of the devastation, destruction, inconveniences and suffering occasioned by the flood that has affected every person, family and community in the state.
“The funds will be managed dispassionately no matter how little, irrespective of the political divide, so I call for understanding as no amount of monetary support can be sufficient at this trying time.
“We only pray and hope that the flood recedes soon and that all concerned, the Federal Government, State Government and residents all learn to be better prepared next time.
“Lastly, I repeat my earlier call for the Federal Government and its agencies to robustly collaborate with the government of Bayelsa State.
“It is time for the Federal Government to take measures In stopping the perennial flooding in Nigeria caused by the activities or operations of Dams in neighbouring countries. This should be treated as a matter of national security,” statement read.
