by Nze Duru Kizito
The Imo State government has fulfilled its promise of giving relief materials to the citizens and residents of Izombe Autonomus Community after a clash between the Nigerian Army and some youths of the community.
The Managing Director of Imo State Oil Producing Areas and Development Commission (ISOPADEC), Mr Charles Orie, who led other government appointees to the Izombe to deliver the relief materials said it was the first step by the state government towards ensuring that the community is taken care of and victims regain their lost properties.
Gov Hope Uzodinma visited the affected community last week and assured them of government’s support.
Gov Uzodinma promised that relief materials would be extended to them while a committee would be set up to initiate plans of rebuilding houses that were burnt down during the crisis.
Orie said that the relief materials which include of food items, cash gifts, foams was in keeping to the promise of the state government.
He reteitrated the state’s government plan to rebuild infrastructures burnt down while urging the community to embrace peace.
