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– Camps sited in Patani, Ozoro, Kwale, Bomadi, Uto-Jeremi & Asaba
– Facilities include sick bays, kitchens, security, amenities for displaced people
– Government launches task force and sanctions illegal structures blocking waterways
In anticipation of heavy rains and potential flooding, the Delta State Government has established six Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in flood-prone areas—namely Kwale, Ozoro, Patani, Bomadi, Uto-Jeremi, and Asaba. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Jamani Ejiro, told The Guardian that the camps are equipped with essential infrastructure: sick bays, kitchens, security units and other support amenities to ensure safety and basic comfort for those who may need to evacuate. A Flood Disaster Management Committee, led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Kingsley Emu, is coordinating with local community leaders to raise awareness among residents in at-risk areas.
Alongside establishing the camps, Delta State is enforcing environmental sanitation laws, prosecuting offenders who dump waste into drainages, and removing illegal structures built on natural waterways—especially in towns like Sapele and others vulnerable to flooding. Artificial canals are planned to improve water flow and reduce bottlenecks. Mr. Ejiro emphasized the government’s coordinated approach—working with multiple ministries and agencies—to ensure resilience and reduce damage should floods arise.
