The traditional ruler of Oruma Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Pere John Tacha Abara, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission for distributing relief materials to victims of recent flooding in the area.
Speaking during the exercise, the monarch described the Commission’s intervention as timely and impactful, noting that it would help ease hardship and reduce hunger among affected residents.
He added that the gesture reflects recognition of Oruma as a flood-prone community and underscores the NDDC’s commitment to the welfare of the Niger Delta people.
Abara further lauded the Commission’s broader developmental strides across the region, stating that its efforts align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in addressing food insecurity.
The royal father also called on residents of the Niger Delta to support the President, citing what he described as notable progress in rural development.
He, however, assured that measures had been put in place to ensure equitable distribution of the relief materials, dismissing concerns over possible diversion.
Representing the NDDC Managing Director, a Director in the Commission’s Directorate of Education, Health and Social Services, Jeremiah Oritsejoloni, said the intervention was informed by the Commission’s concern for flood-affected communities.
He noted that the agency’s activities span multiple sectors of development and urged residents to remain peaceful and law-abiding, stressing that sustainable development thrives in a stable environment.
Also speaking, the programme consultant, Egondu Esinwoke-Ogbalor, explained that the scale of destruction and population density of the community informed the intervention, aimed at mitigating hardship and preventing insecurity and youth restiveness.
She added that sensitisation efforts were ongoing to prepare residents for possible flooding later in the year, noting that the initiative—implemented under the Community Initiative for Enhanced Peace and Development—would be extended to other disaster-affected communities in the region.
The intervention forms part of broader efforts by the NDDC to provide humanitarian support and promote stability across the Niger Delta.
