The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered relief materials approved by the Federal Government to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by flooding in Anambra State.

The relief items delivered included bags of rice, garri, cartons of vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, tomato paste, mats, clothing for men, women, and children, toilet soap, detergents, and sanitary pads, among other essentials.

Asides those in the IDP camps, other affected persons residing in other parts of the state benefitted from the relief.

The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, who flagged off the relief distribution at the Umuoba Anam IDP camp in Anambra East Local Government Area, explained that the distribution was part of the ongoing 2024 flood intervention efforts to complement the initial support provided to the affected persons by the state government.

Represented by the Director of Human Resources Management Dr. Martins Udeinya Ejike, the Director General highlighted that this year, the agency had previously intervened with relief items delivered to several areas across the state, including Oyi/Ayamelum, Nnewi South, Ogbaru, Anambra North Senatorial District, Anambra West/East Federal Constituencies, and Onitsha North/South Federal Constituencies.

She also expressed concern about frequent flood disaster in Anambra State and urged the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), local councils, and town planning authorities to continue raising awareness to prevent the construction of homes and other buildings in flood-prone areas along riverbanks.

The Federal Government’s effort was appreciated by the Executive Secretary of Anambra SEMA, Chief Paul Odenigbo, who represented Governor Charles Soludo.

The Chairman of Anambra East Local Government Area, Mr. Ifeanyi Chinweze, also commended the Federal Government for its support to the flood-affected persons through NEMA, noting that the relief materials would ease their suffering.