Natasha facilitates NEMA relief distribution to Kogi flood victims

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has helped distribute relief materials from the National Emergency Management Agency to residents of flood-affected areas in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The senator's media aide, Mike Idoko, announced the distribution in Abuja on Thursday. Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized that the intervention was a personal commitment, not a political project, driven by her concern for the welfare of those impacted by the floods.

She stressed that addressing the needs of disaster-affected communities should not be tied to political considerations and should instead reflect genuine compassion.

Ajaokuta's communities received immediate assistance following the disaster, with the senator praising NEMA for providing the relief materials. She stressed the importance of collaboration between government agencies and elected officials in emergency response, praising NEMA's commitment to supporting affected residents. Akpoti-Uduaghan urged for the rebuilding of homes damaged by the floods, emphasizing that humanitarian assistance should extend beyond immediate relief to addressing long-term consequences.

She called for rebuilding efforts to enable affected families to return to their homes and regain their dignity and security.