By Nkechi Eze
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to victims of flood and windstorm disasters in four Local Government Areas of Kogi State as part of efforts to alleviate the hardship caused by the disasters and support affected households.
The intervention, coordinated through NEMA’s Abuja Operations Office, covered Ajaokuta, Okehi, Adavi and Ogori-Magongo Local Government Areas in Kogi Central Senatorial District.
According to an official statement issued by NEMA’s Abuja Operations Office Press Unit, the intervention followed a comprehensive assessment conducted by the Agency to determine the extent of damage caused by the disasters and identify the immediate needs of affected households and communities.
The statement said the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, approved the provision of relief materials following the assessment to cushion the impact of the disasters and provide support to vulnerable residents.
The distribution exercise was carried out in collaboration with the Office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (KOSEMA), the Nigerian Red Cross Society and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the assistance reached the intended beneficiaries.
NEMA said the intervention formed part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to provide timely humanitarian assistance to disaster-affected communities, strengthen emergency response mechanisms and enhance collaboration among stakeholders in disaster management.
The Agency reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives, alleviating human suffering and supporting communities affected by natural disasters through timely interventions, coordinated emergency response and sustained humanitarian assistance.
It also pledged to strengthen partnerships with government institutions, humanitarian organisations and other stakeholders to improve disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts across the country.
