“This is a moment of crisis”_ Jonathan sympathizes with flood victims

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sympathy for the victims of Nigeria’s devastating floods. He charges citizens and humanitarian organizations to show solidarity with the victims while soliciting assistance.

These were expressed by the ex-president in a statement posted late Thursday to his verified Facebook page.

Jonathan, who visited some of the affected communities in Bayelsa State, including his hometown of Otuoke, described the situation as “depressing in many of the affected communities due to the magnitude of the flood and the disruption and destruction it has caused.”

The statement read, “I sympathize with the victims of this year’s flood across many states of the federation who have lost loved ones and properties worth millions. The worsening humanitarian crisis in the affected states calls for urgent action and collaboration by all stakeholders.

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“I am touched by the dire situation in some of the affected states, especially my home State Bayelsa where almost all the local government areas are submerged in water and the East-West Road section leading to the State has become impassable, creating a scarcity of food and essential commodities.

“Today, I visited Otuoke, my community, and a few other communities in Bayelsa State to have an assessment of the impact of the flood. It is still a depressing situation in many of the affected communities because of the magnitude of the flood and the disruption and destruction it has caused.

“This is a moment of crisis; we need to work in unity to achieve the goal of giving hope and providing succor to all victims.

“I urged all citizens of goodwill and humanitarian agencies to demonstrate solidarity with these victims and provide support to those affected.”