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Flood Wreaks Havoc In Bayelsa Communities
A week long continuous down pour has forced most creeks and rivers in Bayelsa State to overflow its banks thereby wreaking havoc in most riverine communities.
Most affected are communities in Southern Ijaw, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Sagbama and Yenagoa local government areas.
Also turned to fishing pond is the site for the state cargo airport along East/West road in which millions of naira had been spent by the state government in clearing and sand fillings.
In Sabagaria, both schools, churches and residential buildings have been submerged in water with properties worth millions of naira destroyed.
The state capital, Yenagoa, the story is the same as tales of woes could be heard loud and clear in surrounding towns such as Opolo, Biogbola, Swali, Ekeki, Amarata, Ovom, Okaka and Okutukutu among others.
A spokesman of Sabagria community, Mr Tony Binawari, said this year’s flood was unprecedented, called on the state government and National Emergency Agency to come to the aid of the community to enable her survive the trauma, the people are now undergoing.
However, most residents affected by the flood are blaming their misfortune on blockage of natural water routes by developers.
One of the victims, Seiyifa Ogoun told The Tide, that efforts by Yenagoa City Development Authority (YCOA) to open up some areas are being resisted by top government functionaries whose houses were built on water channels.
He also accused the authority of paying lips service to construction of central drainage system in the city.
However efforts to have either Ministry of Environment or staff of the YCDA to react on the issue was not successful as they all kept sealed lips, saying they don’t want to attract the wrath of anybody.
Niger Delta
NDDC Begins N50,000 Monthly Payment To 10,000 N’Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has begun the payment of N50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 indigenous youths from the Niger Delta under its Youths Internship Scheme.
The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, yesterday.
She explained that the beneficiaries would undergo practical, hands-on training across the various organisations for 12 months to develop critical skills.
Recall that during the inauguration of the scheme on July 31, 2024, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, had announced the Federal Government’s approval of a N50,000 monthly stipend for the trainees.
According to Thompson-Wakama, the commission has successfully completed the selection process and has begun placing trainees in organisations to gain practical experience.
“Consequently, with the completion of these phases, the payment of the monthly stipends has also commenced,” she announced.
She revealed that the 10,000 beneficiaries were transparently selected from over 3.2 million youths who registered for the empowerment programme.
“This unprecedented response highlights the immense potential and aspirations of our youths to improve themselves.
“NDDC remains steadfast in ensuring this life-changing opportunity reaches the most deserving candidates, creating a lasting impact and paving the way for a brighter future,” she stated.
Thompson-Wakama explained that the scheme had enabled the commission to collate essential data, including the qualifications, skills, interests, needs, and employment status of the youths in the region.
The data, she explained, would guide the commission in designing programmes tailored to address the unique challenges faced by young people.
She disclosed that the NDDC partnered with KPMG, a global audit and consultancy firm, to enhance the commission’s corporate governance framework.
“KPMG has produced a Governance Advisory Report that will serve as a tool to support the commission’s transition from a transaction-based to a transformation-focussed policy,” Thompson-Wakama added.
The director commended the youths for their patience and cooperation during the selection process for the scheme.
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