NEMA Flags off Distribution of Relief Materials to flood victims In Rivers
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has flagged off distribution of relief items to persons affected by flood in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
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At the event in the Akinima Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, the Zonal-South Coordinator, Adebiyi Razak, was represented.
The Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, explained that the federal government approved the relief items as part of its ongoing intervention efforts to support households affected by the recent floods.
He said that the flag-off was symbolic as the actual distribution would be done through the multi-stakeholders committee at the camp, given that the items have been handed over to the State Government through the Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Sam Anya. He expressed confidence that the distribution would begin immediately, as the committee already had records of the items and the beneficiaries.
He explained that each of the households, consisting of six family members, is entitled to receive a food basket, including a 50kg bag of rice, a bag of garri, cooking oil, sanitary wares, camping foam, blankets, and buckets, among other supplies.
Dr. Anya, on behalf of the Rivers State Government, expressed deep gratitude to the Federal Government for its continued support and intervention. He assured the beneficiaries that the relief materials would be distributed fairly and transparently.
The commissioner also outlined plans to mitigate future flooding, including large-scale dredging of waterways and desilting of drains across the state.
One of the flood victims, Mrs. Codilia Festus, also expressed her appreciation for the timely assistance, stating that the intervention would significantly ease the hardships faced by affected families.
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