HYPPADEC, in Niger State, announced the flag-off of the distribution of relief materials to the displaced victims of the rampaging flood disaster in Ebbo community, Lapai Local Government Area, and Ketso community in Mokwa Local Government Areas of the state. The team in charge of Niger State also embarked on the distribution of relief materials which included foods and Non-food items in the Awuru community in New Bussa, Borgu local government and Kontagora LGAs of State. The relief items so far distributed by the Commission included food and non-food items as well as medicine and building materials among others. Chairman of the Governing Council of HYPPADEC, Mr Joseph Ityav, who flagged off the distribution of the relief items, admonished the beneficiaries to make good use of the items to alleviate their offerings. Ityav assured that some new resettlements will be established by the Commission in Niger and Kebbi States in the first phase, while the scheme will be spread to other states in the catchment states of the Commission.

Source: Nigerian Tribune September 26, 2022 02:34 UTC