Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, on Monday, visited communities in Calabar ravaged by flooding and landslides, including the family of a toddler who died following the floodwaters.
The visit followed four days of torrential rainfall in the Calabar metropolis, resulting in significant flooding and property damage.
Governor Otu inspected the affected areas alongside the Director-General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), Efa Nyong. The Governor’s entourage included government officials, engineers, representatives from the Nigerian Red Cross Society, and other emergency response stakeholders.
The areas visited include Elijah Henshaw Street, Webber Street, Atu Street, Ibesikpo Street, and Mayne Avenue by Atakpa, among others, in the Calabar Municipality and Calabar South area councils.
Governor Bassey Otu visits family of toddler killed in flood
