Rivers Assembly Halts Activities to Inspect Flood Damage

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended its legislative activities to allow lawmakers to inspect communities severely affected by flooding in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas. This decision was made during the 55th Legislative Sitting of the Fourth Session, following a motion presented by Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Linda Somiari-Stewart, who emphasized the urgent need for action due to significant damage to homes, property, and livelihoods.

She also raised concerns about the presence of reptiles in flooded homes. Speaker of the House, Rt.

Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, expressed sympathy for the affected residents and directed lawmakers to visit their constituencies to assess the situation. The Assembly members unanimously agreed to inspect the worst-hit areas, where they interacted with residents to understand the flooding's impact on their lives and daily activities.

This inspection aimed to clarify the causes and extent of the flooding before determining potential government measures.