By Mercy Atubi Felator
The Imo State Governor Sen. Hope Uzodimma has kicked off the 2021 Emergency Project of National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons in Imo State.
The highlight of the event is the distribution of relief materials to the initial 20 persons captured.
The Governor was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups, Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu, who commended the President Muhammadu Buhari for combating the effects of poverty and strengthening the nation’s existing social safety net initiative.
The Governor appreciated the Federal Commissioner, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim for reaching out to Imo State’s displaced and vulnerable persons.
The Governor said, “In your generosity, you remembered and included the victims of flood disaster and vulnerable persons in Imo State in your 2021 Emergency Projects.
“Your support will go a long way to alleviate the sufferings and the pains of our people, as we look forward for more of your support in the future”.
He also thanked RT Honorable Princess Mirriam Onuoha, the chairman of house committee on disabilities and special needs, the South-East Zonal Coordinator of the project, Imo State Emergency Management Agency, Imo State Secretary to the State Government, and everyone who helped in coordinating the days program.
The Governor explained that while the flag off captured 20 persons, same relief materials would be extended to more vulnerable groups in every Local Government Area of the State in the near future as the Commission is prepared for it.
The event included the handing over of relief materials to 20 persons drawn from different Local Government Areas of the State.
Food and non-food items include foam, mat, buckets, rice, beans, garri, noodles, spaghetti, groundnut oil, red oil, and other food stuffs.
Mrs Bridget Onyeukwu and Mr. Orisa Lazarus Okey who spoke on behalf of other beneficiaries, expressed gratitude to God for using both Federal and State Governments to assist them at such critical time.