The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has continued with flood intervention in Rivers State by distributing relief items to those affected by the disaster in the Ruhali community of Ogbogoro Kingdom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
NEMA Director General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, flagged off the distribution, in River State, and explained that the distribution of the multi-million naira relief materials was part of the Federal Government’s efforts to alleviate the suffering of flood victims.
Umar who was represented by NEMA’s South-South Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Adebiyi Rasaq urged the community not to sell the items.
She also emphasised the need for local efforts to clear waterways to prevent future flooding.
In his remarks, the Community’s traditional ruler, Chief Lawrence Wosuali, expressed gratitude on behalf of the people for the timely intervention, thanking the Federal Government and NEMA for their support.
Similarly, the community’s Women Leader, Mrs. Chukwu Constance, and Youth President, Mr. Chuka Ovunda, acknowledged that the relief materials had rekindled hope among the flood victims, who had been struggling with significant losses.
The relief items, including rice, garri, vegetable oil, and seasoning, were distributed directly to the beneficiaries by NEMA in collaboration with the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency.
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