The people of Mgbuji Eha-Amufu and Abor isi-ala in Isi-uzo local government area who were affected by alleged herdsmen attacks, as well as Okpanku in Aninri Local Government Area affected by a ravaging flood disaster have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Governor of Enugu state, Dr Peter Mbah for providing support to help them get back on their feet.
Over 2,000 25kg Bags of rice, as well as agricultural inputs such as bundles of cassava stem, herbicides, organic fertilizers, power tillers with operator’s kit, cassava graters with jack, rice threshers, communal fryers and multi-purpose grinders were distributed to both the victims of the alleged herdsmen attacks at Mgbuji Eha-Amufu and Abor isi-ala in Isi-uzo and Okpanku in Aninri LGAs.
While receiving the items, the obviously excited farmers who narrated their ordeals after the attacks and flood disaster, described Dr Mbah as farmers’ friendly governor, saying the gesture is unprecedented and promised to give his administration the needed support.
They noted that the governor’s response to the crisis is a confirmation that even in the darkest times, there is always hope for a better future.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke to the newsmen, were full of beautiful smiles. Mr Azubuike Kingsley, from Okpanku community commended the governor’s efforts to cushion the effect of flood disaster on his People. ” We were left with nothing but the support we have received has given us hope,” he said.
Also speaking, Mrs Rose Onu thanked the Governor, saying that the support intervention has brought hope and relief to them. ” We are deeply grateful to our compassionate Governor for his prompt intervention in our time of need, his kindness and generosity demonstrate true leadership,” she said.
Mrs Jane Ikechukwu, Mrs Sussana Osi and many others showered praises to the state government, adding that the support has made a significant difference in their lives.
This commendable initiative is being facilitated by Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus(NG-CARES )programme, Enugu, Result Area 2 (Fadama).
The governor’s gesture is sequel to his commitment to alleviating the plights of the people, especially victims of natural and human induced disasters.
