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Set up IDP camps in flood-prone areas, Activist tells Okowa

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Environmental activist in the Niger Delta region, Sheriff Mulade, has charged Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to urgently set up a well equipped Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDP) camps in the projected flood prone areas in the state.
Mulade told BusinessDay weekend, that  the move will help cushion the effect of the flooding in the 17 identified Local Government Areas expected to experience flooding in the state.
The activist who is also the  National Coordinator of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) was reacting to the Delta State Government’s advice asking those living in flood prone areas to relocate to higher grounds.
He said relevant authorities needed to make adequate provisions to cater for flood victims who may suffer from flood-related diseases and stress due to displacement.
Mulade, advised the Delta State Government to consult with those who have cognate experience and relevant skills on how to build structures to accommodate flood victims, as well as give welfare support in order to avert crisis in the State.
He appealed to Governor Okowa to ensure that his team consults with experts and come up with immediate palliatives awaiting the flood predicted by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA.
The agency had earlier predicted heavy rains, as well as flood that will flow from other countries into Nigeria in September this year.
Mulade further appealed to the State Government to prioritize the welfare of citizens and, cautioned against politicising issues affecting wellbeing of the people.