The Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) has provided both food and non-food relief items to residents affected by recent floods across the Madagali and Guyuk Local Government Areas within the state.
The distribution exercise, conducted on Saturday , was coordinated by the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Celine Kwamoti La’ori, through representatives of ADSEMA.
The intervention, approved by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, was aimed at alleviating the hardship faced by flood-affected households and providing immediate assistance to vulnerable families in the affected communities.
In Madagali Local Government Area, the relief materials were received on behalf of the Executive Chairman by his Protocol Officer, Mr. Buba Mohammed, alongside his Media Aide, Yusuf Abba.
Similarly, in Guyuk Local Government Area, the items were received by the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Wunfe Anthony, and the Vice Chairman of Guyuk Local Government Council, Hon. Zamani Saidu.
Representatives of both local government areas expressed appreciation to Governor Fintiri for approving the intervention and responding to the needs of flood-affected communities.
ADSEMA reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to disaster response, humanitarian assistance and the welfare of vulnerable residents, assuring affected communities of continued support.
Beneficiaries in both local government areas also commended the state government for the timely intervention, describing the relief assistance as crucial to easing their hardship.
What You Should Know
The Adamawa State government has stepped in to ease the suffering of residents who lost properties and means of livelihood due to recent flooding in Madagali and Guyuk local government areas.
- Positive Impact: Affected families receive immediate food and essential supplies, helping them cope with the economic hardship caused by the disaster.
- Potential Concerns: While the relief brings short-term comfort, vulnerable communities continue to face long-term risks from recurring seasonal flooding that requires permanent infrastructure solutions.
