The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), and Save the Children International, have distributed sanitary packs to 500 flood victims in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area, Jigawa State North West Nigeria.
The beneficiaries were drawn from Kaigamari, Chakwasam, and Bulangu, three communities severely affected by a devastating flood in August.
The distribution was part of CITAD’s Flood Rapid Response (FRR) project, which aims to address the hygiene needs of displaced families.
According to the Executive Director of CITAD, Dr Yunusa Ya’u, represented by Mr. Isah Garba, highlighted the significance of the intervention.
He said, “As an organization committed to improving community resilience, we saw it as our responsibility to step in and provide the necessary support. The sanitary packs will help ensure better hygiene and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks among these vulnerable families.”
Ya’u emphasized the need for long-term measures to prevent such disasters in the future, urging government agencies and development partners to invest in flood control and community preparedness.
“This intervention is just the beginning. We hope to see more concerted efforts from all stakeholders to ensure that these communities are better equipped to handle future challenges.”
Community leaders voiced their concerns about the challenges faced by flood victims.
The District Head of Bulangu, Alhaji Ibrahim Suleiman Wamban Hadejia, represented by Abdullahi Idris Bulangu, described the devastation caused by the flood.
“We lost so much in the flood, homes, farmlands, and essential household items.
“This support from CITAD and Save the Children International has brought a sense of relief to many of our people. We sincerely appreciate their effort in standing with us during this challenging time.”
Some of the beneficiaries Aisha Ibrahim, a mother of five from Bulangu, expressed her relief. “Since the flood, we have been struggling to keep our children healthy and clean. This support means a lot to us because it addresses one of our most pressing needs,” she said.
Malam Abdullahi Usman from Chakwasam described the distribution as essential. “The flood destroyed everything we had, including basic supplies for hygiene. These items will help us maintain some dignity as we work to rebuild our lives,” he said.
Reports show that the floods affected over 3,000 families in Bulangu, displacing about 1,000 people and destroying houses, farmlands, and property worth millions of naira.
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