The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Zubaida has distributed both food and non-food items to 2024 flood affected/impacted households in Idemili North/South Federal Constituency, Anambra State.
The relief items, which were distributed by NEMA South-East Office in collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross Society, were distributed in front of the village square at Ojoto.
Flagging off the distribution exercise at the weekend, the Acting South-East Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, Mrs Ngozi Echeazu, who was represented by Ebere Ugwu empathized with the affected population and further stated that the federal government relief items were aimed at ameliorating the sufferings of the affected population.
She recalled the devastating 2024 flood disaster which was worse in September and October with its attendant losses, and the joint assessment that was carried out to determine the extent of damage/need of the affected population.
According to her, the flag off and distribution of relief items is a demonstration that the federal government cares for the citizens especially those persons/households who were affected by disaster and are unable to cope. She advised the recipients to make judicious use of the relief items.
The major highlights of the event were the inspection of the delivered items, display of items in basket form and distribution of the relief items to beneficiaries.
Hon Harris Okonkwo, member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency who was represented by Hon Chibuike Okoye applauded the Federal Government and NEMA for the relief Intervention at an important time like this. He assured the joint team members that adequate measures have been put in place to ensure a hitch free exercise.
One of the beneficiaries of the relief items, Princess Chinelo, said that the relief intervention had shown the sensitivity of the federal government on the plight of those affected by disaster.
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