The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated relief materials worth millions of Naira to victims of the recent fire incident in Igwuruta, Ikwere Local Government of Rivers.
The Director General of the agency, Alhaji Muhammad Sani-Sidi, handed over the materials to the state Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Emeka Wogu, in Port Harcourt.
Sani-Sidi said that the donation was part of the agency’s efforts to cushion the effects of the disaster on victims of the March 17, 2012 fire incident which ravaged the community.
The materials included bags of rice, beans, groundnut oil, onions, and mattresses.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the fire incident, which claimed many lives and properties, including a family of four, was ignited by a petrol tanker which skidded off the road and caught fire.
The Director General urged the commissioner and the Chairman of the Council to be transparent in the distribution of the materials, saying that every victim must benefit.
He commended the state government for its efforts to mitigate disasters over the years.
``Your giant stride in the development of the state and support to NEMA are the manifestation of your commitment to good governance,” Sani-Sidi, said.
Wogu, who received the items, expressed happiness for the donation, adding that the prompt response of NEMA indicated that Nigeria had a caring government.
Wogu said the ministry would continue to partner with the agency to ensure effective disaster management in the state and the South South zone.
He assured that the materials would be judiciously shared to the victims of the incident. (NAN)
