The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has distributed humanitarian relief materials to families affected by a recent boat mishap in Gorau Village, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while also providing life jackets to improve safety for river users.
The intervention, carried out as part of the Federal Government’s response to the incident, was aimed at cushioning the impact on affected families and strengthening preventive measures for boat operators and passengers.
Representing the Director-General of NEMA, Haj. Zubaida Umar, the Head of NEMA Sokoto Operations Office, Mr. Tukur Abubakar, said the intervention demonstrated the Federal Government’s concern for the affected families and its commitment to supporting disaster-hit communities.
Mr. Abubakar explained that many of those affected were crossing the river to their farms when the mishap occurred. He urged boat operators and passengers to make the use of life jackets a routine safety practice and comply with other precautions to reduce further loss of lives.
The Village Head of Gorau, Alhaji Aliyu Magaji Gorau, who survived the mishap, expressed appreciation to the Federal Government and NEMA. He handed over the donated life jackets to the Sarkin Ruwa with a charge to ensure proper management and consistent use.
The relief distribution was conducted under a sheltered area following rainfall. Items distributed included rice, beans, spaghetti, salt, tomato paste, wax prints, guinea brocade and mosquito nets.
The exercise was attended by representatives of the member representing Goronyo/Gada Federal Constituency, Hon. Bashiru Usman Gorau, and the Goronyo Local Government Council.
