The Member representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency, Hon. Prof. Paul Sunday Nnamchi, has called for urgent material and medical assistance for victims of the devastating flood in Umualor Community, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Hon. Nnamchi made the call on Tuesday while moving a Motion of Urgent Public Importance on the floor of the House of Representatives, following the ravaging flood in the community. 
According to the lawmaker, the flood has triggered an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, resulting in the destruction of homes and household properties, displacement of hundreds of residents, and severe hardship for affected families.
He expressed deep concern over the calamity that has befallen the inhabitants of Umualor, stressing that the affected residents urgently require emergency shelters, food, medical assistance and other essential relief materials to alleviate their suffering and prevent further humanitarian consequences.
Prof. Nnamchi urged the House to direct the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately dispatch an assessment team to Umualor and provide relief materials, including temporary shelters, food items, medical supplies and other necessary assistance to the distressed persons.
He further urged relevant Federal and State authorities, including the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Enugu State Government, to initiate appropriate interventions to address the underlying causes of the flooding and put in place measures to prevent future reoccurrence.
Describing the situation in Umualor as heart-breaking, Prof. Nnamchi called for swift action on the resolutions of the House to save lives and restore human dignity to the displaced families.
