RSG Distributes Relief Materials To Khana, Gokana

The Rivers State Government has distributed food and non-food relief materials to flood-affected residents of Khana and Gokana Local Government Areas as part of efforts to alleviate the hardship caused by flooding across the state.

The distribution exercise took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder (NNS Pathfinder) Operational Base, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, where the relief materials were handed over to representatives of the two local government councils.

The Deputy Governor of Rivers State and Chairman of the Flood Prevention and Management Committee, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, disclosed that the intervention was part of the state government’s deliberate efforts to support families affected by flooding.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Odu explained that the distribution was being coordinated in collaboration with local government chairmen, community leaders, Community Development Committees (CDCs) and other relevant community representatives to ensure that the most vulnerable and severely affected residents received assistance.

She acknowledged the hardship experienced by flood-affected communities and reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to providing relief to victims across Rivers State.

The Deputy Governor, however, emphasised that the relief materials were temporary measures intended to cushion the immediate effects of the disaster while the government continued to pursue lasting solutions to the recurring flooding problem.

She urged residents to support government efforts by avoiding practices that contribute to flooding, particularly the obstruction of drainage channels and waterways.

Odu noted that while some flooding incidents were attributable to natural factors, including the state’s topography, human activities also contributed significantly to the problem.

Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Dr. Thomas Bariere, his Chief of Staff, Dr. Daniel Doorka, assured residents that the relief materials would be distributed to those most in need.

Bariere expressed appreciation to the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for the gesture, describing the intervention as a demonstration of concern for the welfare of flood-affected residents of Khana.

He also commended the Deputy Governor and the Flood Prevention and Management Committee for their efforts to provide succour to communities affected by the disaster.

Similarly, the Chairman of Gokana Local Government Council, Hon. Confidence Yima Deko, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Dugbor Baritoesan, praised Governor Fubara and his deputy for their intervention.

Deko noted that the provision of relief materials demonstrated the government’s commitment to alleviating the suffering of flood victims and addressing the challenges confronting affected communities.

He expressed hope that the intervention would provide much-needed support to residents struggling to cope with the consequences of the recent flooding.

The Rivers State Government reiterated the importance of cooperation among government authorities, community leaders and residents in tackling flooding and mitigating its effects on vulnerable communities.