NEMA Distributes Food Aid to 6,403 Households in Benue

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) distributed food baskets to 6,403 vulnerable households in Benue on Wednesday as part of efforts to support families affected by humanitarian challenges. This initiative, facilitated by donations from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid Relief Centre (KSRelief), included a total of 24,302 food baskets distributed across vulnerable populations in Benue, Yobe, Anambra, Kebbi, and Taraba states.

NEMA's Director General, Zubaida Umar, emphasized that the distribution aligns with operational standards and aims to complement the federal government's efforts alongside the Benue State government to address humanitarian needs and strengthen community resilience. Umar also urged residents in flood-prone communities to take proactive measures to minimize risks during the rainy season, which is predicted to intensify.

Jame Iorpuu, the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), expressed appreciation for the continued support from donor partners in addressing the humanitarian challenges faced by the state.