NEMA Commences Distributing Relief Materials to Support FCT Households

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja

The federal government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the distribution of relief materials to persons affected by flood in 2022 as well as vulnerable persons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The event with the theme: “2023 Special National Economic and Livelihood Emergency Intervention (SNELEI),” was expected to benefit no fewer than 11,101 households in the six area councils in Abuja.

Speaking yesterday, at NEMA’s warehouse, the Director General of the agency, Mustapha Habib Ahmed, said the event marked the initiation of the Special National Economic Livelihoods Emergency Intervention (SNELEI). He said it aims to provide assistance to those affected by the devastating 2022 flood disasters and the most vulnerable individuals across the nation.

He said, “Following extensive search and rescue efforts, damage assessment and initial relief measures, the federal government approved this special intervention to aid vulnerable persons and those impacted by the floods.”

He explained that, “collaborating closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), NEMA conducted thorough assessments, leading to the identification of 110,101 households as the primary beneficiaries in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).”

The support items ranged from agricultural inputs to livelihood essentials, and aim to aid households in rebuilding their lives.

Ahmed emphasised the importance of proper utilisation of the items to enhance socio-economic conditions and urged beneficiaries to refrain from selling the items.

“The agricultural inputs are designed to rejuvenate farming activities and secure our nation’s food supply during economic challenges,” he explained.

He acknowledged the support from Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima and FEMA for their indispensable assistance in executing this intervention.