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Pandemonium erupted in the agrarian community of Okpare in Olomu Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday morning following the gruesome murder of an Anglican priest by his son. PUNCH Metro gathered that the priest, identified as Rev. Isaac Umurie, one of the reverends attached to St. John’s Anglican Church, Okpare-Olomu,
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The people of Agu Umabor community, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have sent a Save Our Soul message to Governor Peter Mbah. This is following the devastating gully erosion which has cut off the community from the remaining parts of the state. In a statement made available to journalists on Monday, signed
Enugu community cries out to Gov Mbah as erosion cuts off only access road
The people of Agu Umabor community, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have sent a Save Our Soul message to Governor Peter Mbah.
This is following the devastating gully erosion which has cut off the community from the remaining parts of the state.
In a statement made available to journalists on Monday, signed by Abonyi Gilbert Emeka and Ogbu Christopher, the President and the Secretary General, respectively, of Agu Umabor Elites Group, they begged the governor to urgently intervene and save them from the harrowing experience of passing through the death trap.
“We wish to draw the attention of the Enugu State government and the general public to the deplorable condition of Agu Umabor-Eha-Alumona-Breme-Mbu-Ikem road in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State,” they said in the statement.
They recalled that they had earlier in the year appealed to the governor to come to their rescue as the road was about to be cut off completely by gully erosion.
“Agu Umabor people are law abiding citizens and have a population of about 100,000 people.
“We are predominantly farmers and this is the only road through which we bring out our farm and other agricultural produce.
“We are again appealing to the Enugu State Government and all public spirited individuals to come to our rescue as the road needs urgent attention and may not likely survive the remaining part of the rainy season,” they stated.
Enugu community cries out to Gov Mbah as erosion cuts off only access road
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Following devastating floods that ravaged Maiduguri last week, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Monday called on the government and other critical stakeholders to immediately activate measures that will guarantee public health safety. This was expressed in a statement issued by the Chairman, Borno State Council of the MMA, Dr. El-Yakub Yakubu Mohammed, who emphasised
Borno Floods: NMA urges govt to activate measures for public health safety
Following devastating floods that ravaged Maiduguri last week, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Monday called on the government and other critical stakeholders to immediately activate measures that will guarantee public health safety.
This was expressed in a statement issued by the Chairman, Borno State Council of the MMA, Dr. El-Yakub Yakubu Mohammed, who emphasised the need for proper hygiene and appropriate latrines to prevent outbreaks of diseases like cholera.
While sympathizing with the displaced persons, he raised concerns over reports received from various IDP camps within Maiduguri Metropolitan Council concerning situations which might trigger public health crisis in the coming days.
“The NMA Borno State Branch is calling on the Borno State Government to take immediate action in addressing the public health crisis that may arise as an aftermath of the flood.
“With thousands of people displaced, living in overcrowded conditions, and lacking access to clean water and sanitation facilities, there is a heightened risk of disease outbreaks, including cholera, malaria, and other waterborne and vector-borne diseases,” the MMA said.
According to the statement, the government’s swift intervention is crucial in deploying more healthcare resources, strengthening disease surveillance, and ensuring that adequate preventive measures are in place to protect the health and well-being of the vulnerable populations in the affected areas,
El-Yakub pledged the association’s full support as part of its corporate social responsibility, urging all members to be prepared to provide health services at the IDP camps as well in their neighborhoods.
Borno Floods: NMA urges govt to activate measures for public health safety