Natasha facilitates NEMA relief distribution to Kogi flood victims

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has taken steps to distribute relief materials from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to communities hit by floods in Ajaokuta Local Government Area. The senator emphasized that this intervention was a personal commitment to the welfare of the affected residents, rather than a political project. Speaking during the distribution, Akpoti-Uduaghan highlighted the importance of supporting vulnerable people, regardless of political considerations.

The senator commended NEMA for providing the relief materials and stressed the significance of collaboration between government agencies and elected representatives in addressing emergencies. She applauded NEMA's efforts in making relief materials available to support those impacted by the floods. In addition to the immediate relief, the senator called for the rebuilding of houses damaged by the flooding, aiming to enable affected families to return to their homes and resume normal lives.

The senator emphasized that humanitarian assistance should extend beyond providing temporary relief, such as food and essential materials, to also addressing the long-term consequences of disasters. She stressed that the affected families deserved more than just temporary aid, and that efforts should be made to rebuild their homes, restoring their dignity and sense of security.