The Federal Government has distributed food and relief items to various persons affected by the flood disaster in Sokoto State.
According to him, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari had approved the release of 12,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains from the National Strategic Reserve Stock for onward distribution to all states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
“The grains will be distributed directly to the deserving persons in collaboration with Distinguished Senators from the state, Honourable Minister representing Sokoto State, officials of the Nigerian Red Cross in the state, Religious and Community leaders, officials of the Sokoto SEMA and the NEMA Operations office.
“We cannot compensate people for the traumatic experiences that they have suffered in times of disasters.
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