Get Guardian on GoogleSenator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has pledged to support the rebuilding of houses damaged by flooding in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The pledge came as she facilitated the distribution of relief materials provided by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to residents of flood-affected communities in the area.
The distribution was facilitated through the senator’s office to provide immediate assistance to households whose homes and livelihoods were affected by the disaster.
Speaking during the exercise, Akpoti-Uduaghan said her intervention was a personal commitment to the welfare of affected residents and not a constituency project.
She said supporting vulnerable people, particularly those facing difficult circumstances, remained a responsibility she took seriously, irrespective of political considerations.
“This is not a constituency project; it is a personal effort driven by my concern for the welfare of our people. When communities experience disasters of this magnitude, we must look beyond political considerations and demonstrate genuine compassion by supporting those affected,” she said.
The senator commended NEMA for providing relief materials to the affected communities, noting that collaboration between government agencies and elected representatives was important in responding to humanitarian emergencies.
“I sincerely commend NEMA for its intervention and for making these relief materials available to support our people. Emergency situations require collective responsibility, and I appreciate the agency’s commitment to assisting communities affected by flooding,” she added.
Beyond the immediate relief intervention, Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed concern over residents whose houses were destroyed or damaged by the flood, saying efforts should be made to ensure they regain their homes and return to normal living conditions.
She stressed that humanitarian assistance should go beyond the distribution of food and other essential items to address the long-term consequences of disasters on affected families.
“Our people deserve more than temporary relief. We must also look at how the affected houses can be rebuilt so that families who have suffered losses can regain their homes, dignity and sense of security,” she said.
