In preparation for the much predicted flood to hit more states in the coming weeks, delta state governor has taken an all important step to address the situation.
the constitution of the 2024 Flood Disaster Management Committee.
According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr Kingsley Eze Emu, the composition of the committee is as follows:
Dr. Kingsley Emu - Chairman
Secretary to the State Government
Hon. Ejiro Terry Etacherure - Co-Chairman
Hon. Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties
Mr. Ejiro Tommy Jamani - Member
Honourable Commissioner for Environment
Dr. Joseph Onojaeme - Member
Hon. Commissioner for Health
Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu - Member
Hon. Commissioner for Primary Education
Mrs. Rose Ezewu - Member
Hon. Commissioner for Secondary Education
Orode Meyiwa Uduaghan - Member
Hon. Commissioner, Humanitarian Affairs, Social and Girl Child Development
Hon. Ifeanyi Osuoza - Member
Hon. Commissioner for Information
Hon. Darlington Ijeh - Member
Hon. Commissioner, Culture & Tourism
Hon. Patrick Ukah - Member
Director General, Asaba Capital Territory Development Agency
Mr. Godwin Ejinyere - Member
Director General, Warri Uvwie & Environs Development Agency
Hon. Dimaro Progress - Member
Special Adviser (Community Enterprises Dev.)
Mr. Chuks Ojei - Member
Special Adviser (Special Duties)
Hon. Peter O. Uviejitobor - Member
Special Adviser (Government Affairs)
Chief Godspower Asiuwhu - Member
Chairman, Taskforce on Environment
Matthew Mofe Edema
Chairman, Waste Management Board - Member
Barr. Lyna Ocholor - Member
Principal Secretary to the Governor (PSG)
Mr. Karo G. Ovemeso - Member
Director, State Emergency Mgt. Agency (SEMA)
Mr. Austin Maduku - Member
Dean of HPMs
Mr. G.E. Ejohwomu - Secretary
Permanent Secretary, Bureau for Special Duties
The Terms of Reference of the Committee include:
to propose appropriate measures for the prevention and management of flooding, address displacement of people and suggest ways for provision of relief materials to victims; and to advise His Excellency, the Governor on measures to achieve the above subject.