The relief materials were distributed on behalf of the government by the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the items distributed include 562 bags of 12.5kg Rice, 562 bags of 25kg beans, 56 kegs of 20L vegetable oil, 28 bags of 20kg salt, 90 cartons of seasoning and 94 cartons of tin tomatoes.
Mr Muhammed, represented by Ibrahim Farinloye, Acting Zonal Coordinator, NEMA, South West Zone, said President Muhammadu Buhari was deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident. He said the exercise was in fulfilment of the government’s promise to bring succour to the affected people during the visit of Sadiyah Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.
Responding to the development, Jimoh Agbebeji, Baale of Shoba Town, commended the federal government for keeping its pledge to assist the community.
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