Former Nigeria president Goodluck Jonathan visit flood victims in his home state Bayelsa

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, paid a visit to communities affected by flood in Bayelsa State, including his hometown, Otuoke.

He shared pictures from his visit on his Facebook page. He urged citizens and humanitarian organisations to help the victims.

The former president said "I sympathise with the victims of this year’s flood across many states of the federation who have lost loved ones and properties worth millions.

"The worsening humanitarian crisis in the affected states calls for urgent action and collaboration by all stakeholders.

"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.”

While sympathising with victims, Jonathan said Nigerians need to work in unity to achieve the goal of giving hope and providing succour to all victims

According to reports, 181,600 houses have been partially damaged, while another 123,807 houses totally damaged.