The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has flagged off the distribution of food and livelihood support items to 653 households affected by the 2025 floods in Kebbi State.
The intervention is part of the Federal Government’s Presidential post-flood programme designed to support recovery, restore livelihoods and strengthen the resilience of communities affected by the disaster.
Representing the NEMA Director-General, Zubaida Umar, at the flag-off ceremony in Birnin Kebbi, the Director of Relief and Rehabilitation, Abbani Imam Garki, said the intervention was approved by President Bola Tinubu to complement earlier humanitarian assistance and accelerate the recovery of affected households.
She explained that the programme would be extended across the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, with NEMA working alongside State Emergency Management Agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure transparent and accountable distribution.
Beneficiaries were also urged to make effective use of the items to rebuild their businesses and improve their Economic well-being.
The Kebbi State Government and traditional institution commended NEMA and the Federal Government for the support, expressing the hope that the intervention would improve the livelihoods of affected families.
Items distributed uncluded; smSewing machines, Grinding machines, Cargo tricycles and assorted food items.
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