By Adaku Mbah
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has distributed food and non-food items, medical supplies for treatment of the injured victims and relief support for families of the affected persons in the Dikko junction tanker fire disaster.
Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar during the visit to the community said the distribution was in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu to support in the recovery of the community from the disaster.
“Based on report of first rapid assessment carried out by officials of NEMA, NSEMA and other first responders, we have come to provide immediate assistance of food and non-food items including medicaments to the affected families.” She noted
The Director General of NEMA assured that the Agency would coordinate comprehensive efforts aimed at assisting in their recovery from the disaster.
She further said, besides the mourning over the tragic incident, it was also a reminder for every community to pay attention to the urgent need for disaster preparedness and to be proactive in safeguarding lives and property.
The DG NEMA commended the response of first responders to the incident, particularly the rescue teams of NEMA, Niger State Emergency Management Agency, fire fighters, Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corp, medical personnel, community members, security operatives and other stakeholders that acted swiftly under pressure to save lives and mitigate further damages.
