Jonathan urges humanitarian help over Bayelsa flooding

Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s former president, has lamented the effect of floods in his home state, Bayelsa and in other parts of the country, calling for urgent humanitarian help for victims.

Jonathan’s house, like several others, is submerged by in the flood. The former president sympathized with victims while calling for “urgent action and collaboration by all stakeholders” on the scourge.

“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,” he said.

“This is a moment of crisis; we need to work in unity to achieve the goal of giving hope and providing succor to all victims.

“I urge all citizens of goodwill and humanitarian agencies to demonstrate solidarity with these victims and provide support to those affected,” he said.