The Federal Government’s response to the plight of flood victims was, however, very slow.
This year’s floods hit Bayelsa State like a thunderbolt with the floodwaters spreading like wildfire, aided by torrential rainfall that pounded the state for days. The flood swept off their property and other essential commodities, including foodstuff.
A particular printing brand (Name withheld) had most of their printing machine damaged by the flood and he called for government assistance but there was slow response