The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has facilitated the distribution of relief materials provided by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to residents of flood-affected communities in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The distribution exercise was facilitated through the senator’s office to provide relief to residents whose homes and livelihoods were affected by flooding.
Speaking during the exercise, Akpoti-Uduaghan clarified that the intervention was a personal commitment to the welfare of affected residents and should not be regarded as a constituency project.
She said supporting vulnerable members of society, particularly those facing difficult circumstances, remained a responsibility she took seriously.
“This is not a constituency project; it is a personal effort driven by my concern for the welfare of our people. When communities experience disasters of this magnitude, we must look beyond political considerations and demonstrate genuine compassion by supporting those affected,” she said.
The senator commended NEMA for providing emergency assistance to communities affected by natural disasters, noting that collaboration between government institutions and elected representatives was essential to addressing humanitarian emergencies.
“I sincerely commend NEMA for its intervention and for making these relief materials available to support our people. Emergency situations require collective responsibility, and I appreciate the agency’s commitment to assisting communities affected by flooding,” she added.
Beyond the distribution of relief materials, Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed concern over the long-term welfare of residents whose houses were damaged by the floods, stressing the need for reconstruction and rehabilitation to enable affected families to return to normal life.
She maintained that humanitarian assistance should go beyond the provision of immediate relief to address the lasting consequences of the disaster.
“Our people deserve more than temporary relief. We must also look at how the affected houses can be rebuilt so that families who have suffered losses can regain their homes, dignity and sense of security,” she said.
The intervention underscores the senator’s commitment to humanitarian support and engagement with communities facing socio-economic and environmental challenges.
The distribution of the NEMA relief materials is expected to provide immediate assistance to affected households in Ajaokuta, while the proposed rebuilding initiative offers hope to residents whose homes were damaged by the floods.