The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has dispatched 200,000 bags of rice to assist victims of the recent floods in the northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, and Taraba.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!NEDC Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, confirmed the relief efforts during a presentation in Maiduguri.
Along with the rice, Alkali detailed the provision of 150,000 cartons of macaroni and spaghetti, 250,000 gallons of vegetable oil, and various non-food items, including mats, blankets, mosquito nets, and clothing for adults and children.
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These supplies are part of the NEDC’s immediate response to the severe flooding affecting the region.
Alkali also noted that state and federal lawmakers from the affected areas would be involved in distributing the aid to ensure equitable allocation across all constituencies.
The intervention comes after Alkali’s recent tour of the flood-hit areas and is part of the NEDC’s short-term relief strategy, with more aid anticipated in the future.
“This immediate support is just a short-term measure, and more assistance will follow,” Alkali said, adding that the recent flooding in Maiduguri, caused by the failure of the Alau Dam, required prompt action.
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According to Nairametrics, the flooding in Maiduguri, caused by the overflowing Alau Dam at full capacity for a week, is the worst since 1994.
Rising water levels have submerged numerous homes, prompting Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, to issue an evacuation alert for residents along the riverbanks.
The floods have already displaced hundreds of people, leaving many families forced to sleep outdoors.
This disaster follows widespread flooding across northern Nigeria, which has devastated farmlands and property, affecting around 227,000 people.
In response, the Nigerian government has allocated N3 billion in aid, and the U.S. has pledged over $6.5 million for relief efforts.
In a related development, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently donated medical supplies worth N70 million to the Jigawa State Government to help prevent disease outbreaks in temporary camps housing flood victims.
WHO’s Coordinator in Jigawa, Dr. Bello Inuwa, highlighted the urgent need to prevent the spread of diseases in flood-affected areas.
The donation includes malaria diagnostic kits, antibiotics, anti-malarial drugs, and oral rehydration solutions.
Jigawa’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mohammed Kainuwa, stressed the importance of addressing the health needs of displaced persons, noting the need for clean water and sanitation to prevent outbreaks such as gastroenteritis.
The state has so far recorded 33 deaths, with 148 communities affected and 50,000 people displaced. WHO has also been urged to strengthen disease surveillance and routine immunization efforts to prevent further public health crises.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
