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By Oboh Linus, Lafia
Nasarawa State Government has distributed relief materials to the victims of the rainstorm at Shafa Abakpa community in Toto Local Government Area (LGA) of the state to cushion the hardship.
Mr Benjamin Akwash, Director General, Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) carried out the distribution in Toto LGA of the State.
NASEMA Boss disclosed that the devastating rainstorms destroyed houses and valuables in the community, hence the government’s support to enable the victims to rebuild their homes.
The items distributed were mainly building materials: bags of cement, zincs, roofing nails, mattresses, toiletries, among others.
“A few weeks ago, there was a serious rainstorm that devastated so many households, destroyed buildings, property, and other valuables.
“In his compassionate manner, Gov Abdullahi Sule, has again through NASEMA brought succour to the victims. Supporting the victims shows that the Government under Gov Sule’s administration is responsive and alive to its responsibility.
“These relief materials are not aimed at restoring victims 100 percent to their original status but the items are meant to alleviate the suffering they are going through as a result of the destruction caused by the rainstorm,” he stated.
The Director General restated the Government’s commitment under the leadership of Gov Abdullahi Sule for quick intervention and support for the victims of disasters in the state.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Ohiemani, Shafa Abakpa, Mr Hussain Kyafi, thanked the state government for the gesture and promised to use the items for the purpose it meant for.
Relatedly, Akwash also took the early warning flood sensitisation campaign and response mechanism to Loko and Umaisha Development Areas respectively.
He emphasised the need for riverine communities to relocate to high ground in the event of flooding so that it would not constitute a danger to their lives, livelihoods, and property.
“In Loko and Umaisha Development Areas, people are living very close to the River Benue, It is incumbent on us to sensitise these communities on the imminent danger of flood. Staying in the flood-prone areas constitutes a danger to their lives and livelihoods,” he warned.
Mr Barnabas Asoloko, Communication Officer, Nigeria Red Cross Society, Nasarawa state branch, harped on heeding to early warning and evacuation to enable them to take some of their belongings like livestock, clothes, and food to help them cope with the impacts of flooding.
Mr Atnadu Yakubu, Vice Chairman of Toto LGA appreciated Gov Sule for taking the bold step through NASEMA to sensitise people on the early warning and response mechanism to flooding and pledged continuous support.
At a town hall meeting in Loko, Emir of Loko, Alhaji Abubakar Sabo, while pledging to pass the message to his subjects, appealed to the state government to establish temporary shelters where displaced persons could take shelter in the event of flooding.
In Umaisha, Ohimege Opanda, Alh. Usman Abdullahi urged the state Government to revisit the plan construction of the temporary house project, for which the land was allocated.
Abdullahi, while thanking the Government for the sensitisation made a case for increased distribution of relief- material and financial support for flood victims.
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