By Mubarak Aliyu kobi
Over 1,000 vulnerable individuals affected by the 2024 flood disaster in Bauchi State have received humanitarian aid from the ECOWAS Commission.
The aid was distributed during the Grand Finale Ceremony of the ECOWAS Emergency Response Project held at the Bauchi Government House.
According to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Tanko Yusuf Sununu, the initiative aims to support the most flood-affected communities in the state.
The minister emphasized the federal government’s commitment to alleviating human suffering and fostering recovery for those affected by disasters.
The ECOWAS Commission’s intervention is a demonstration of regional solidarity in addressing humanitarian challenges.
The commission’s Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, Sintiki Tarfa, represented the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Aliyu Umar Ture, at the ceremony.
The humanitarian aid included food and non-food items, as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene amenities.
The distribution of these items was carried out in conjunction with the Nigerian Red Cross Society, which validated the list of vulnerable populations in the six local government areas of Bauchi.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tugga, expressed satisfaction with the contribution of the Bauchi State Government to the program. He highlighted the benefits Nigeria enjoys as a member country of ECOWAS and other multilateral associations.
The Kirfi Local Government was the last among the communities affected by the flood to benefit from the humanitarian support.
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