Economy

Adeleke Kicks Off Distribution of Relief Materials for Flood Victims

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By Folake Oye

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has flagged off the distribution of relief items to the 2022 flood victims and vulnerable persons in the state.

Speaking at the ceremony in Osogbo, the governor, who was represented by the state Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, said the distribution of Special National Economic and Livelihood Emergency Intervention Items( SNELEI) was designed by the Federal Government to provide immediate and sustained assistance to the flood victims and vulnerable individuals in the state through the National Emergency Management Agency,  NEMA.

Prince Adewusi while commending the federal government for its prompt support assistance over the years advised the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items. The state governor states:-

“I urge all stakeholders to ensure that the aid reaches the intended beneficiaries promptly and transparently. Let us work hand in hand to ensure that the support provided today leads to the recovery and rebuilding of the lives of those who have been affected” Ended the Governor 

Earlier, the General Manager, Osun State Emergency Management Agency, OSEMA Mr. Jide Falade observed that a total of  5,305 people  have been identified to benefit from the gesture

He described  Governor Adeleke’s compassionate intervention in support and provision of succours to those affected by the 2022 flood disasters and vulnerable as a welcome development, especially at this trying period.

Also speaking, the team leader of NEMA representative, Mr. Yohanna Aliyu who appreciated the support of the Osun state government advised the beneficiaries to make use of the items for the purposes meant in order to improve their socio-economic condition, saying the gesture is not only limited to Osun but all states across Nigeria.

Items to be distributed included sewing machines, grinding machines, farm inputs and food items.

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News

Oyo State Gives Succour to Flood Victims

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Oyo State government in collaboration with National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has distributed relief materials to the vulnerable and victims of this year flood disaster in the state.

The symbolic presentation of the materials which cut across the 33 Local Government and 35 LCDAs in Oyo state was held at the Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Bayo Lawal said the state government is guided by community-based approach and grassroot focus in the distribution of several foods and non-food items worth millions of naira as relief packages to the affected victims.

He said the government is committed to effective operation of the state emergency management agency to boost the resilience of the state to disaster risks noting that Governor Makinde has approved the procurement of two hilux vehicles for smooth operation of OYSEMA.

The Deputy Governor while lauding the collaborative efforts of NEMA with State government, urged the Local Government Chairmen to judiciously and immediately distribute the materials to the vulnerable and the flood victims to alleviate their suffering.

Also, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Olasukanmi Olaleye appreciated government’s efforts in bringing succour to the people

Mr Olaleye challenged the Local Government Chairmen to pay special attention to the distribution of the items with a view to giving them to the real victims of the disaster.

The representative of the Director-General of NEMA, Mr Olarenwaju Kazeem and the Secretary of OYSEMA, Mr Femi Opatumbi who identified inadequate data in the distribution of relief materials called for the creation of Local Government emergency committee in gathering relevant information which would assist the two agencies in their mandate

The relief materials which had been handed over to the Local Government Chairmen includes food items such, rice, garri, sorghum, groundnut oil, mats and clothes.

The representative of Olubadan, Otun Balogun of Ibadan, High Chief Abimbola Ajibola and the Onpetu of Ijeruland, Oba Sunday Oyediran graced the occasion.

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Lifestyle

Air Force Distributes Relief Materials to Flood Victims

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Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has commenced the airlift of relief materials to riverine communities in Bayelsa state affected by the recent flooding.

Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet in a statement said the relief materials, which were airlifted from Enugu to the Igbogenne community in Bayelsa state via Port Harcourt, are intended to be re-distributed to other riverine communities adversely affected by the recent flooding in the State.

The statement explains that the airlift of the relief materials also aligns with the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao’s directive to all operational units and commanders to ensure they provide the necessary assistance required by all government agencies towards alleviating the sufferings of Nigerians affected by this year’s unprecedented flooding in some parts of the country.

It assures that more relief materials are expected to be airlifted in the coming days from other parts of the country to affected flooded communities in Bayelsa state and other states in the country.

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Environment

FG Gives Relief Materials To Victims Of Ocean Surges In Ilaje, Ondo

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Some breathing spaces have come the way of the people of Aiyetoro in Ilaje council area of Ondo State with relief materials from the Federal Government 
The items were  given out to alleviate the sufferings of the people who were badly devastated and displaced by ocean surges . 
The relief materials including roofing sheets, nails, mattress, clothing, food items among others were presented by the  Director General, National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, Mr Muhammadu Muhammed .
The Director General represented by NEMA Èkìtì Head Operations, Mr Afolayan Olusegun implored the beneficiaries to use the items judiciously 
Receiving the materials, Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu represented by Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance that the recurring problem of sea incursion in Aiyetoro would be addressed. 

Two members of the community, Mr Iwasanmi Ajijo and Prince Victor Akinluwa appreciated government’s assistance  to the people.

Aiyeitoro town in Ilaje area of the  state has suffered serious sea  incursions whereby residential places were taken over by water displacing the residents.
The people had often sent a save our soul message to the government to prevent their ancestral land from being washed away.
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