Ondo State Government Aids 7,000 Disaster Victims

The Ondo State Government has initiated the distribution of relief materials and cash assistance to over 7,000 victims affected by natural and fire disasters across the state's three senatorial districts. This intervention, aimed at supporting residents whose homes and businesses were impacted by recent rainstorms and fire outbreaks, was flagged off in Akure.

Dr Olayide Adelami, the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA), stated that the program would also provide cash assistance to traders affected by fire incidents at Ore Market on August 12 and August 30, 2026. The relief effort is set to cover various local government areas, including Ese-Odo, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo, Owo, Akure South, Akoko South-West, Odigbo, Ilaje, and Okitipupa.

The deputy governor emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring that no affected community is overlooked and urged residents to support disaster prevention efforts. Local officials, including Mrs Funmi Dapo-Filani and Oba Ahmed Saka, expressed gratitude for the assistance provided.