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Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan visits Flood victims in Bayelsa state

The Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, paid a visit to the communities affected by flood in Bayelsa State, including his hometown, Otuoke.
While sharing pictures from his visit on his Facebook page on Thursday night, He sympathized with the victims and also asked for help from other citizens and humanitarians.

Here’s what he wrote“I sympathise 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.
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 scarcity of food and essential commodities.”

See pictures from his visit.

The former President and aides in a canoe

This Flooding situation continues to be a huge thorn on the flesh on affected citizens. We honestly pray that this nightmare is over soon even as we keep praying for solutions from the government and perhaps miracles from heaven.

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