Governor Obiano during the condolence
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
The Governor of Anambra State, Mr Willie Obiano has commiserated with the Achebe family of Umuezechi kindred of Umuria Village, Anaku in Ayamelum Local Government Area who lost a pregnant woman and her daughter to flood recently.
The two were said to have drowned in a canal at Coscharis Rice Farm Anaku during a torrential rainfall.
Governor Obiano who insisted on visiting the compound, also presented the sum of N500, 000 to assist the family.
The Governor consoled the family, adding that the state government had initially provided money to support the burial of the dead.
He also visited the farm where the victims died and further gathered that some persons in the community had gone in anger and destroyed property worth over N50million.
While condemning the act, Governor Obiano appealed to the people not to take laws into their hands in the event of such incidents but to report to the appropriate authorities for prompt action.
The governor also paid condolence to the family of late Mr. Michael Ejimofor Okolie of Ubaru Village, Igbariam and late Mr. Godwin Ezinwa of Achalla -Uno, Nteje both who died in a flashflood.
The traditional ruler of Nteje, Igwe Rowland Odegbo thanked Governor Obiano for running a responsive government that harkens to the plight of the people.