By Thompson Yamput
Gov Usman Ododo of Kogi on Thursday begun drilling of bore holes at various Internally Displaced Person’s (IDPs) Camps in the State.
The Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen in Lokoja on Thursday.
Fanwo said that the gesture was aimed at ensuring that persons and families displaced by flood were not exposed to water-borne diseases.
He explained: “We believe this will also help to ameliorate the hardship the displaced persons go through while in search of water.
“Already, Gov. Ododo has directed the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) to immediately begin the borehole drilling in the (IDP) camps to ensure sufficient supply of clean water.
“He gave the directive while on a visit to some of the IDP Camps on Thursday just as he directed the provision of more relief materials to the IDP camps in the state.
“A service provider, Komforte Koncept has been engaged by the State Government to supply the relief materials to IDP camps to cater for the major needs of the displaced persons.
“The swift action taken by the Governor in drilling the boreholes was as a result of the increasing population and challenges faced as a result of the flood disaster in the state. ”
RUWASSA was given a 48-hour deadline to complete the drilling and installation of necessary materials to ensure that the residents of the camps have access to clean water during their stay.
According to him, Ododo has also expressed satisfaction with the service provider contracted to deliver relief materials, including food, medicals and other materials to the IDP Camps.
He said the government was committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all its citizens, and that no one would be left behind.
The Commissioner reassured the residents of the state that the government would continue to provide support to IDPs and work towards their rehabilitation and reintegration into the society.
Fanwo further disclosed that the relief materials distributed include food items, clothing, medicals and other essential supplies, all in a bid to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the devasting flood. NAN
