The Delta State Government has assured that there will be intervention for residents of Jeddo, Ughoton and Ugbokodo communities in Okpe local government affected by the tragic rainstorm of Tuesday.
Delta Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ejiro Jamani gave the assurance on Wednesday while assessing the level of the devastating impact left by the rainstorm.
“The devastating effect is worrisome,” the Commissioner for Environment said, adding: “However, no life was lost”.
The torrential rainfall, accompanied by strong winds and hail, caused significant damage to properties worth millions of Naira.
Worship centres, schools, health centres, electric poles and churches were destroyed, while several residents were rendered homeless.
In some areas, roofing sheets were seen entangled in power lines, while household items and building materials were strewn across compounds.
Reacting, Mr Jamani said: “We have assessed the situation at Ughoton. We are now at Ugbokodo. The devastating effect is worrisome. However, no life was lost.
“We have not been able to ascertain the number of houses affected. They are so many, worth millions. Worship centres and schools were affected.
“The Delta State government will do the needful but I cannot say 100% at the moment what the government will do.
“I am here as the Commissioner for Environment. The Okpe local government Chairman is here. The honourable member representing Okpe in the State House of Assembly is also here. The Commissioner for Secondary Education sent the CIA.
“So, we are here for on-the-spot assessment. We will put a report together and take it to His Excellency the Governor of Delta State”.
