Porong, Sidoarjo, E Java, (Antara) - President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana here on Tuesday met the residents of Sidoarjo District, East Java Province, who have borne the brunt of the Lusi mud volcano.
Accompanied by Social Affairs Minister Khofifah Indar Parawansa and Public Works Minister Basuki Hadimujono, the head of state also visited a dam in an area called "Dot 25" in Porong Sub-district, Sidoarjo District.
The 600-hectare "Dot 25" functions as a water storage area, stated Sunarso, the head of the Lusi Mudflow Mitigation Agency.
Sunarso pointed out that several residents were suffering from the impacts of the mud volcano, which abruptly erupted in May 2006, for which the victims have received compensation payment.
Meanwhile, Head of Sidoarjo District Saiful Ilah emphasized that the regional governments have attempted to assist the residents affected by the mudflow.
Ilah urged the victims to meet all the requirements necessary to avail compensation for their material and immaterial losses.(*)
