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THE Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Friday donated some non-food items to mitigate disasters in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA).
Mahmood Yau, Director, Disaster and Relief Management, made this known while presenting the operational materials to Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMC) and the Community Disaster Management and Mitigation Platform (CDMMP) in Kaduna.
According to him, the donation was in collaboration with Christian Aid to support the LGA in the discharge of their duty in event of any disaster.
He said the items were donated to the state for distribution in time of need by Christian Aid to support the state government’s mitigation plans.
“We cannot stop the rains from falling but we can reduce the damage caused and lives lost, that is why we are taking steps now at this crucial time to support your efforts.
“We hope to ensure a reduction in damages caused by flood in the state”.
Yau said the items donated included 270 pieces of 50 litres jerrycans, nine Life jackets , four first aid kits , 59 Torch lights and 10 Waste bins.
Receiving the items, the Vice Chairman of the LGA, commended SEMA for the donation while assuring the judicious distribution of the items.
“We don’t pray for disasters but there is need to be prepared to reduce any damage it might cause”.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the items were donated by an NGO, Christian Aid, to reach about 2,100 households, which were pre-positioned in the Local Emergency Response Plan across all project locations. (NAN)
– Feb. 7, 2020 @ 17:25 GMT |
Tags: Disaster Mitigation: SEMA donates non-food items to Chikun LGA
