The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has donated food items to survivors of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.
Presenting the relief materials to the state Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, CAN President, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed deep sorrow over the magnitude of destruction caused by the devastating flood.
Represented by the CAN Vice President, Reverend Stephen Baba Panya, Archbishop Daniel called on governments and non governmental organisations to see the tragic incident as a reminder of “our collective responsibility to support one another during times of distress”.
According to the Clergy man the donation of food items was a demonstration of love and solidarity with the victims, especially those directly affected by the flood disaster.
He however explained that “we are here to express our heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State, particularly the Mokwa region and those who lost their relatives, homes and the displacement of many families.
“As CAN, our efforts are aimed at complementing the interventions of the Federal and state Governments, emergency agencies, well-meaning Nigerians, and other humanitarian partners.
Receiving the items on behalf of the Deputy Governor, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Barrister Mairo Mohammed Mann, commended CAN’s gesture and assured that the relief items would be properly utilized.
Barrister Mann ssid Niger State Government has already redeemed its pledge of one billion naira and has begun with the disbursement of one million naira to each affected household.
Items donated include 20 bags of maize, 20 bags of guinea corn and 5 bags of beans among others.
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