By Admin
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday presented relief materials to the Plateau Government for onward distribution to victims and survivors of the Angwan Rukuba tragic attack.
This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the state Executive Governor in Jos.
“The intervention is aimed at providing immediate relief and support to affected persons, enabling them to gradually rebuild their lives and resume normal daily activities, ” Bere said.
He said that the NEMA Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, who was represented by the North Central Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Adebiyi B. Razaq, made the presentation at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos.
According to him, Umar explained that the relief materials were approved as part of federal assistance to communities affected by the violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
“The NEMA Operations Office in Jos had conducted a comprehensive assessment to determine the extent of damage and the level of support required for the survivors.
“Based on the findings, the Federal Government approved the following relief items: Rice 25kg 1000 bags, beans 25kg 300 bags, spaghetti 20 pkt of 500g 165 cartons, vegetable oil (5 liters x4) 100 cartons.
“Also released are seasoning cube 100 cartons, cartons of tomatoes paste (50x sachet) 100 bags, bags of lodized salt 20kg 80 bags, detergent 150 cartons, dignity kits 100 bags, wax print (6 yards) 100 yards and Guinea brocade 200 pieces.
“Others are form mattresses 200 pieces, medicaments packaging Qty, silver sulphadiazine cream tube tubes 220, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid 625mg among several items”.
Receiving the items on behalf of the state government, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, assured that the materials would be distributed promptly and transparently to the affected persons.
The Governor expressed appreciation to NEMA for its timely intervention and commended the strong working relationship between the agency and the state government since the appointment of the Director-General.
He noted that while the state regrets the occurrence of such tragic incidents, it remains important for governments at all levels to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies.
“It is the responsibility of government to come to the aid of the vulnerable so they can rebuild their lives. We appreciate the Director-General for this support and assure that all items provided will be judiciously managed and delivered to the rightful beneficiaries,” he stated.
