Osun Governor flags off distribution of relief items to flood victims, vulnerable persons
Osun Governor flags off distribution of relief items to flood victims, vulnerable persons
By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has flagged off the distribution of relief items to the 2022 flood victims and the vulnerable persons in the state.
According to the governor who was represented by the state deputy governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, the distribution of Special National Economic and Livelihood Emergency Intervention Items (SNELEI) was designed by the FG to provide immediate and sustained assistance to the flood victims and vulnerable individuals in the state through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Prince Adewusi while commending the federal government for its prompt support assistance over the years, however, advised the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items.
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In his words, “I urge all stakeholders to ensure that the aid reaches the intended beneficiaries promptly and transparently. Let us work hand in hand to ensure that the support provided today leads to the recovery and rebuilding of the lives of those who have been affected”.
Earlier in his welcome address, the General Manager of Osun State Emergency Management Agency (OSEMA), Mr Jide Falade expressed delight at the kind of leader Osun State is blessed with at this time.
He described Governor Adelekes’ compassionate intervention in the support and provision of succours to those affected by the 2022 flood disasters and vulnerable as a welcome development at this trying period.
Falade said a total of 5,305 people have been identified to benefit from the gesture.
According to him, items to benefit from include sewing machines, grinding machines, farm inputs and food items.
Also speaking, the team led by the NEMA representative, Mr Yohanna Aliyu appreciated the warmth and support of the Osun state government which ensured the smoothness of the distribution exercise
He similarly advised the beneficiaries to make use of the items for the purposes meant for in order to improve their socio-economic condition saying, the gesture is not only limited to Osun but all states across Nigeria.
