Windstorm: Kano govt, NEMA distribute relief items to 494 households

The Kano State Government and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have provided relief items to 494 households impacted by windstorms in the state. Governor Abba Yusuf presented the aid to those affected in Ajingi and Warawa Local Government Areas.

The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, shared that Governor Yusuf appreciated NEMA and the Federal Government for consistently supporting affected victims and vulnerable groups in the state.

The Governor also urged residents to refrain from dumping waste in waterways and to maintain a clean environment to prevent flooding.

NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, Dr. Nuraddeen Abdullahi, stated that the aid was part of the federal government’s assistance for those affected.

The relief items include 1,225 bags of 25kg rice and 1,225 bags of 25kg maize.

Others items are 80 cartons of vegetable oil, 80 cartons of seasoning, 80 bags of iodized salt, 1,225 blankets, 1,225 nylon mats and 1,225 treated mosquito nets.

Speaking at the occasion, the Executive Secretary, Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Isyaku Kubarachi, said that 194 houses were affected in Ajingi LGA, while 300 houses were affected in Warawa LGA by the windstorm.

“SEMA and NEMA conducted an assessment in the communities to determine the extent of damage and prepared a comprehensive report to the State and Federal Government for assistance.”

While speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Yakubu Sa’idu, thanked the government for the support, adding that it would go a long way in ameliorating their hardship.

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