Flooding: Gov Dickson Solicits NAF Support On Evacuation of Victims



Posted by Editor

Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Seriake Dickson on Thursday sought the collaboration of the Nigerian Air Force to undertake emergency evacuation operations of flood victims, as most communities have already been submerged by flood in the state.
Governor Dickson, who made the appeal when the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadiq Abubakar and his entourage paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa, said Bayelsa is the worst hit state in the country, in view of the fact that, the entire State is below sea level.

The Governor said in the next one month, more communities would be affected, stressing that, adequate preparations needed to be made by the state government, in partnership with the military and other relevant agencies, towards providing support and assuage the plight of those displaced by the flood disaster.

His words: "Let me commend the Air Force for the way and manner your officers and men supported this state during the 2012 flood and let me also use this opportunity to call for more support, especially now. As we speak, so many of our communities are under water. As you know, the whole of Bayelsa is below sea level. So, once there is a major flooding situation in our country, our state is one of the most impacted, because all the major rivers pass through here to the Atlantic.

"I want to see a situation where your officers and men collaborate more with our people, especially in the area of evacuation because the situation we have at hand is alarming. The reports we are getting are not palatable. We are told that the situation will continue for the next one month, by which time, I can count on my fingers how many communities in Bayelsa will not be evacuated. "

Governor Dickson, who reiterated his administration’s commitment towards supporting the security agencies to sustain the prevailing peace and stability in the Niger Delta region, also called for synergy with the Nigerian Air Force, in terms of providing effective security, in and around the Bayelsa international airport.

Describing the airport as the most critical and expensive singular infrastructure embarked upon by his administration, he assured the Chief of Air Staff of the state government's readiness to provide land and logistic support to enable the Air Force establish its presence at the facility.

"We are also happy to partner with you on the airport project. We have already established contacts with your very competent team on ground. We want to work with you not only in securing the airport which is your primary responsibility but also on how's we can support you by way of land and even some support to enable your officers and men move down there to be in effective control because that is the most critical and expensive singular infrastructure project embarked upon by my administration that will serve the state, this region and our country for a long time to come.

On the area of education, Governor Dickson urged the Nigerian Air Force to partner the state in the provision of quality education and healthcare delivery, noting that, the state government would hand over one of its model secondary schools to the Air Force as it did to the Nigerian Army.

Earlier, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadiq Abubakar said, he was in the state on an operational visit to the Mobility Command, as part of efforts aimed at repositioning the Nigerian Air Force for optimal performance.

While reeling out his achievements in the country, especially in the area of insurgency in the northeast and militancy, Air Marshall Abubakar assured the governor of his preparedness to strengthen the security architecture in Bayelsa and the Niger Delta region, considering the strategic assets within the area.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Education Remains a Top Priority of Our Policy Thrust: Gov. Fubara

Image
The Rivers State Government says it will continue to place education as one of the top most priorities of its policy thrust. Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara stated this during the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt on Saturday 24th February, 2024. The Governor who spoke through his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, said although the University of Port Harcourt is a Federal University the State Government would continue to support and collaborate with it to place it in a path that  would be the envy of other institutions. “We shall support you because whenever we add value to this institution, you add double value to whatever we have placed before you and we shall continue to ensure that you are given a place of high distinction and excellence”, the Governor stressed. Governor Fubara disclosed that his administration was desirous to create the enabling environment to ensure Rivers State remains a preferred destination to achieve quality education in the count...
Read more

Governor Mutfwang Crowns New Ngolong Ngas, HRH Nde Jika Golit

Image
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has performed the coronation of the New Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit. The ceremony is coming nine years after the demise of the late Ngolong Ngas, Nde Joshua Dimlong. Governor Mutfwang, who performed the presentation of staff of office and certificate to the New Ngolong Ngas at the Pankshin Township Stadium, praised the Ngas Nation for a rancor-free selection process of the new Ngolong Ngas. He warned mischief makers against needless court actions that are capable of delaying or frustrating the selection and installation of traditional rulers in the state. He also implored citizens to alway accept the will of God in all circumstances. "I congratulate the Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit, on his ascension to the throne of his ancestors. His selection by the kingmakers, through a peaceful and rancor-free atmosphere, is worthy of emulation by other ethnic groups in the state." the Governor stated. "Let me s...
Read more

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF AN ENLARGED MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

Image
The PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of H.E. Governor Bala A. Mohammed, CON, held an enlarged meeting at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge, Tatari Ali House, Asokoro on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Rising from the consultative meeting of the various organs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Party resolved as follows: 1. The National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting originally slated for October 24, 2024, has been rescheduled to November 28, 2024. 2. The postponement is to ensure that the party goes into the forthcoming Ondo gubernatorial elections of November 16, 2024 with the unity and strength demanded to unseat the floundering All Progressive Congress, APC government in the state. 3. Reiterating the need for unity in the face of efforts by detractors to divide the party, the meeting called on all members to shun divisive utterances that could undermine ongoing efforts at strengthening the party to effectively play its role as the country’s main opposition, preparatory...
Read more