Families displaced by the recent floods in Delta North have begun receiving vital relief materials, thanks to the intervention of Senator Ned Nwoko, whose appeal to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) prompted federal action.
On Friday, September 12, NEMA, in collaboration with the Delta State Emergency Management Agency, distributed food and household supplies to affected communities in Ndokwa East Local Government Area and surrounding districts. The exercise followed weeks of despair after torrential rains earlier this year submerged farmlands, destroyed homes, and disrupted livelihoods across the senatorial district.
Senator Nwoko, who formally petitioned NEMA in July for urgent federal support, described the intervention as “a lifeline and a restoration of dignity” for displaced families.
“Representation is not about making promises; it is about taking action. This relief effort is proof that the arm of the Federal Government can and must reach our people when it matters most,” Nwoko said in a statement, represented at the event by Agape Fashanu.
The relief package included 300 bags of parboiled rice, 300 bags of garri, 300 cartons of spaghetti, 30 cartons each of vegetable oil, tomato paste, and seasoning cubes, along with 20 bags of iodized salt. The supplies were distributed under the supervision of NEMA officials, with logistical support from the Delta State Government to ensure fairness and transparency.
Beneficiaries, many of whom had lost their homes and sources of livelihood, expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as a glimmer of hope after weeks of hardship.
Senator Nwoko commended NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, for her prompt response and praised the Delta State Government for its partnership in delivering relief directly to those in need.
He pledged to continue leveraging his position in the Senate to attract more interventions and development opportunities to Anioma land.
“This is only the beginning,” Nwoko said. “Together, we will overcome disasters, rebuild livelihoods, and restore confidence in a brighter tomorrow.”
