The Nigerian Government has donated relief materials for distribution to over 32,000 persons displaced by the recent attacks in Plateau State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items were presented by a representative of the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday in Jos.
Mr Eugene Nyelong, the NEMA North Central Zonal Coordinator, who represented the DG, explained that the donation was in fulfilment of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to cushion the impact of the attacks on the livelihoods of the affected victims.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, had during his recent visit to Plateau over the attacks said that the President has directed NEMA to provide relief materials to cushion the impact of the attacks.
Speaking on Friday, Nyelong stated, “NEMA has complied and provided relief support – food, non-food items, and medical assistance – for those affected.”
He further stated that the items would be distributed in Internal Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and the various communities, saying that that apart from the relief materials, an Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) has been activated, comprising all sectors, to further bring assistance to every place necessary.
He added that NEMA is working in collaboration with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Mr Sunday Abdu, the SEMA Executive Secretary, commended NEMA, UNICEF, WHO and other stakeholders for their tireless support to the victims of the recent crisis in the state.
He assured that the materials would be distributed to only those affected by the attacks and prayed against a repeat of the incident, urging security agencies to redouble efforts in the protection of citizens.
The Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area, Mr Monday Kassah, thanked the President and NEMA for the prompt response, saying that the quick intervention has helped the people to get food and non-food items.
According to the chairman, the people were willing to cooperate with the state and federal governments to prevent a reoccurrence of the incident, stressing that a total of 12 IDP camps were being managed in the local government area by NEMA, SEMA, UNICEF, WHO, the Nigerian Red Cross and other stakeholders.
Items donated included 2,000 bags of 10kg rice, 2,000 bags of 10kg beans, 2000 bags of 20kg garri, 30 cartons of powdered milk, and 30 cartons of milo.
