Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has visited those affected by a recent flood disaster in Calabar, the state capital.
Governor Otu, known for his responsive and compassionate leadership, commitment for the wellbeing of Cross Riverians and great concern for the plight of the common man, said he was deeply worried by the extent of the damage and loss of precious lives occasioned by the unfortunate incident.
In a post on his Facebook page after the visit, the Cross River helmsman said, “Today, I visited victims of the recent flood disaster in Calabar, and my heart was deeply burdened by the magnitude of the devastation and the tragic loss of lives.
“No words can truly compensate for the precious lives we have lost and I extend my heartfelt condolences to every family affected by this unfortunate tragedy.
“As a government, we remain committed to taking decisive and proactive measures to reduce the risk of such disasters and to strengthen our flood mitigation and emergency response systems.
“While we cannot undo the pain of this moment, we can and we will do everything within our power to prevent a recurrence.
“To every affected resident, please know that you are not alone.
“Your government stands with you and will continue to provide the necessary support as we work together to rebuild lives, restore hope and implement responsible, long term solutions that will better protect our communities from future disasters.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with every family impacted.
“Together, we will overcome.”
