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Chuks Okonji, Concerned About Nigerian Flood Victims

 Chuks Okonji, Concerned About Nigerian Flood Victims



- Sends His Sympathy to affected Oshimili North, Ndokwa, Oko, and Isoko Victims


- Emeka Esogbue


In a typical show of empathy, Sir Dr. Chuks Felix Okonji, the APM candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly has regretted the flood crisis in the country, especially in the communities of Delta State where he hails from. The APM candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly, in a recent interview with journalists in the state, said he was disturbed by the degree of destruction occasioned by the flood. 


"I send my empathy to every single victim, troubled by the flood in the country, especially my Anioma kinsmen," Okonji said emphatically. 


"With canals and other channels now opened up and IDP Camps taking over in places where the people are displaced, the Government is on top of the matter." 


"My heart goes to our Oshimili North people, Oko communities, and Ukwuani which are naturally lowland regions. I also think sympathetically of our Isoko brothers and sisters and others so affected. There is no better way to say it than to say that we share in your grief."


"We should also think of the natural habitats and the animals displaced by the flood in some regions. My team shares in the grief of everyone."


According to him, everyone should lend a helping hand to provide the victims with the necessary assistance. 


Sir Dr. Chuks Okonji, a leading candidate for the state's legislative position within the Oshimili North Constituency has seen his popularity rise in recent times. His campaign team has also been moving from community to community with Ibusa, Okpanam, and other communities covered, in a bid to win greater votes that will see him carry the day.

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