NEMA distributes relief materials to flood victims in Akwa Ibom

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to victims of the 2025 flood and windstorm disasters in Eket, Esit Eket, Onna and Ibeno Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State.

The distribution, which took place on Wednesday, covered essential food items aimed at alleviating the hardship faced by affected residents.

Items distributed included 300 bags of 25kg parboiled rice, 300 bags of 25kg garri, 300 cartons of spaghetti, 30 cartons of vegetable oil, 30 cartons of tomato paste, 30 cartons of seasoning cubes and 20 bags of iodised salt.

Speaking during the exercise, the Head of Operations of NEMA in Akwa Ibom, Mrs Mmandu Aisueni, sympathised with the victims over the losses caused by the disasters. She was represented by the Head of Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr Akpakpan Victor.

Aisueni said the intervention reflected the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting communities affected by natural disasters, urging beneficiaries to accept the relief materials with gratitude and make judicious use of them.

“It is with mixed emotions that we gather here today — saddened by the devastating impact of the recent flooding and windstorm, yet hopeful as we provide much-needed relief to our people,” she said.

She noted that the disasters had disrupted livelihoods and destroyed property, stressing the need for communities to adopt proactive measures to mitigate the impact of future occurrences.

Also speaking, the member representing Eket Federal Constituency, Mr Okpolupm Etteh, said the relief materials would bring much-needed succour to affected constituents. Represented by Mr Ekoakwaha Etteh, he thanked the Federal Government and NEMA for the timely intervention.

On behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Owoidighe Mfonobong expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and NEMA for the prompt response, noting that the relief items would significantly help cushion the effects of the disasters on the affected communities.