The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has presented relief materials to the Plateau State Government for onwards distribution to victims and survivors of the tragic Angwan Rukuba attack.
The intervention aims to provide immediate relief and support to affected individuals, allowing them to gradually rebuild their lives and resume normal daily activities.
The Director-General of NEMA, 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.
Mrs. 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.
She noted that the NEMA Operations Office in Jos 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 packets of 500g, 165 cartons of vegetable oil (4.5 litres), 100 cartons of seasoning cubes, and cartons of tomatoes paste (50 sachets) 100 bags of iodised salt (20 kg), 80 bags of detergent, 150 cartons, dignity kits (100 bags), and wax print (6 yards) 200 pieces of Guinea brocade.
Others are “200 pieces of mattresses, medicaments packaging quantity, silver sulphadiazine cream tubes 220, and 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.