NRCS, ICRC provide relief materials to displaced families in Sokoto

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Sokoto Branch, with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has distributed relief materials to children and families affected by displacement in Ramin Kurah, Sokoto State.

The intervention was carried out by the ICRC/NRCS Protection Team to address the immediate needs of vulnerable families residing in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp and neighbouring host communities.

A total of 100 households received child protection kits containing essential items for adolescent girls, adolescent boys and newborn babies.

The kits for adolescent girls included mats, detergent, mosquito nets, blankets, soap, petroleum jelly and underwear, while those for adolescent boys contained mats, detergent, soap, blankets, mosquito nets and petroleum jelly.

Newborn babies also received essential care items, including clothing, caps, detergent, soap, mosquito nets, blankets and petroleum jelly.

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In addition, 369 households received two mats each to improve their sleeping conditions and provide basic household comfort.

The distribution was witnessed by officials from the Department of State Services, the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency, the League of NGOs and other humanitarian partners.

Speaking on behalf of the Governing Council of the NRCS Sokoto Branch, the Disaster Management Adviser, Malam Abdul Nasir Muhammad Saleh, said the intervention reflected the organisation’s commitment to assisting vulnerable communities.

Saleh said, “The Nigerian Red Cross Society remains committed to supporting vulnerable and displaced communities. Continued humanitarian assistance, protection and collaboration with partners are essential to addressing the needs of affected families and strengthening their resilience.”

He also expressed appreciation to the ICRC and other partners for their support, saying coordinated humanitarian interventions were necessary to alleviate the difficulties faced by displaced families.

The stakeholders commended the initiative, describing the assistance as timely and responsive to the immediate needs of the beneficiaries.

The NRCS said the intervention was not only aimed at providing material assistance but also at preserving the dignity, safety and wellbeing of children and families affected by displacement.

The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to working with the ICRC, government agencies and other humanitarian partners to strengthen protection and humanitarian services for vulnerable populations in Sokoto State.