NEMA Ekiti Operations Office in collaboration with the Ondo SEMA, carried out direct distribution of Approved Federal Government Relief materials to persons affected by Rain/Windstorm disaster in Emure-ile in Owo Local Government and Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government on Wednesday 30th October 2024.
The Director General NEMA, *Mrs Zubaida Umar commiserated with the government of Ondo State and the victims over the unfortunate incident that befell them.
She noted that Disaster Management is everybody’s business therefore citizens are enjoined to imbibe the culture and engage in activities that are geared towards Disaster Risk Reduction as this will help to mitigate against the adverse effects of disasters.
In her Response, the State House of Assembly member representing ilaje constituency II Hon. Princess Olawumi Fayemi-Obayelu who received the items on behalf of the State government appreciated the Federal Government through NEMA for timely response to the plight of the victims, as it will go a long way to cushion the negative impact of the disaster on the victims.
Items distributed include Rice, Garri, Vegetable oil etc.
The distribution exercise was carried in the presence of Nigeria Red Cross, NSCDC, NPF and the Press.
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