The Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Seriake Dickson, on Thursday presented the N500m cheque he received from the Chairman, Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jnr, to the state's Post-Flood Management Committee.
Adenuga had donated the cheque to Bayelsa to support the government's efforts in rebuilding the infrastructure damaged by floods in the state.
Dickson presented the cheque shortly after inaugurating the 16-man committee chaired by the former National Security Adviser, Gen. Andrew Azazi (retd), at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa.
He tasked members of the committee to rehabilitate the flood victims and rebuild damaged infrastructure.
He implored the committee to seek support from within and outside the state, insisting that the damages beyond the state and Federal Government.
“Ninety per cent of the state with its critical infrastructures such as roads and bridges were completely ravaged,” he said.
Dickson, who appealed to individuals and organisations for support, said the government would utilise the resources judiciously.
The Governor commended his deputy, Mr. Gboribiogha Jonah, and members of his dissolved Emergency Response Management Committee for their efforts in handling the flood crisis in the state.
He explained that the post-flood committee was constituted to free government officials from active involvement in the flood management process.
He commended the people of the state and security agencies for their support, resilience and show of understanding throughout the period of the disaster.
Azazi in his response expressed appreciation to Dickson for the confidence reposed in him and members of his committee.
Describing the task ahead of them as Herculean, Azazi said the committee was determined to achieve its objectives.
