The federal government Tuesday commenced the distribution of relief materials to victims of flood and rainstorms disaster in Kwara state.
The minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouk, flagged off the progmme in Ilorin, the state capital.
Items distributed to the victims included foodstuff, mattresses, wax prints, mosquito nets, nylon mats, blankets, ceiling boards, cement, roofing sheets, zinc nails, soaps and detergents.
Local government areas affected by the natural disasters are Ilorin West, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Asa, Ifelodun, Edu, Patigi and Moro.
Speaking at the event, the minister conveyed the sympathy of the federal government to the government and people of Kwara state over the unfortunate flood incidents that occurred in some parts of the state.
She said President Muhammadu Buhari is concerned about the flood and has directed her ministry to activate the National Emergency Management Agency to respond in providing necessary supports to the affected persons.
“It is in this regards that I am here with the Director General of NEMA. We are here with relief items approved for distribution to complement the efforts of the state government to assist the affected persons in Ilorin West, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Asa and Ifelodun,” Farouq stated.
Also speaking, Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, commended the federal government for the timely support to the state over the recent rainstorm in parts of the state.
AbdulRazaq specifically thanked President Buhari, the Chief of Staff to the President, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, and the Director General of NEMA for the swift response.
He also commended the three senators and members of the House of Representatives from the state for their support.
