Vice President Kashim Shettima will visit Nasarawa State today (Friday) to flag off the distribution of relief materials to 1,845 residents affected by last year’s devastating floods across several local government areas.
The Vice President is expected to oversee the distribution of essential items such as food supplies, zinc sheets, mattresses, buckets, and other household items to help displaced residents rebuild their lives.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Humanitarian Services and NGOs, Margret Elayo, highlighted the state government’s efforts to support victims of the flood crisis.
She recalled that the floods caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, displacing thousands of residents.
In response, Governor Abdullahi Sule deployed emergency teams to access flooded areas and assess the damage.
“We were able to collect data on the homes that were destroyed so that we could report to His Excellency. As soon as we did that, he took action to get support for the displaced individuals,” Elayo explained.
Elayo noted that financial assistance from Vice President Shettima had already been used to repair roads, bridges, and drainage systems to prevent future flooding.
“The distribution of relief materials is designed to help those who lost everything including their homes and livelihoods. This is part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the lives of flood victims,” she added.
In addition to the relief distribution, Vice President Shettima will attend the graduation ceremony of 1,128 students at the Wing Commander Abdullahi Ibrahim Vocational Training Centre in Lafia.
According to the Executive Director of the Centre, Daniel Ewuga-Asele the graduates were trained in 40 vocational skills including, Welding and Fabrication, Automobile Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Tailoring and Fashion Design, Aluminum Fabrication, Plaster of Paris Craftsmanship
Ewuga-Asele said the training was tailored to meet the demands of the labour market and empower the youth to be self-reliant.
