— as KONGONET calls for more support from well to do individuals, organizations
A private organization, James Omeiza and Co. an Estate Management abd Asset Valuation Company with headquarters in Abuja, has donated relief materials worth over 600,000 to to kogi flood victims.
This rapid food support intervention is brought about by the call from Kogi NGOs Network, (KONGONET), during it’s flood rapid impact assessment across the Nine flood affected LGAs in Kogi State.
While addressing the press, a representative of James Omeiza and Co. an Estate Management and Asset Valuation Company with headquarters in Abuja, Samuel Idris, said that the devastating condition of the flood victims is something that calls for worry and concern of all well meaning Nigerians.
“Many families have lost their loved ones, children and women alike, the Government alone cannot do it. The disaster is bigger than what we see on social media.
“The flood affected individuals counting in thousands are in need of drugs, food, life jackets, sweaters, mosquito nets, etc. This is why through the James Omeiza and Co. CSR Policy, we have made this initial donation towards purchase of food stuff and other relief items.
“I want to implore others to join us to #supportlokojafloodvictims, no amount is too small to provide relief materials for the affected families.
“A lot still need to be done including more foodstuffs, medical consultations, medications, clothing’s, Insecticides treated nets, clothings, temporary hygiene infrastructures (mobile toilets), among others.
“Indeed, no government may be able to adequately plan for disaster (man -made or natural) and when it happens it knows no creed, class or culture, it affects everyone in one way or the other.
The procurement and distribution of food materials were carried out by a member organization of Kogi NGOs Network, (KONGONET).
The Chairperson of Kogi NGOs Network (KONGONET) while presenting some of the donated materials at Sarkin Noma community of Kogi State, appreciated the donor of the relief items and called for more support.
