The Edo State Government has received relief items including foodstuff, insecticide-treated mosquito nets, mattresses, pillows, blankets, toiletries, amongst other items from the Presidency through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), on behalf of flood victims in the State.
At the presentation ceremony which took place in Benin City, Governor Godwin Obaseki, who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Engr. Jonathan Lawani, expressed
He sympathized with the flood victims whom he said had left their comfort zone arising from the devastating effects of flooding in the affected areas.
Obaseki assured of the fair and equitable distribution of the relief materials to the targeted persons as soon as possible.
The Director, NDDC, Edo State office, Mrs. Mercy Babawale, who represented the Ag. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC, Dr. Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua, said she was aware of the flood incident that happened in October 2022, and also commended well-meaning Nigerians and organizations who had also provided relief and succor to the flood victims.
She added that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Obong Umanah Okon Um
Mrs. Babawale noted that the NDDC as an interventionist agency, resolved to compliment the effort of the Edo State Government though it was delayed due to logistics challenges.
