Red Cross provides flood kits to 2,000 Beneficiaries in Kirfi
By Umar Moh’d
Over 2,000 people from Kirfi community in Bauchi State have benefited from the flood kits distributed to them by Red Cross Society supported by British Red Cross.
Speaking during the official flagging off yesterday in Kirfi Local Government area, Bauchi State chapter chairman of the Nigeria Red Cross Society, Alhaji Aminu Abubakar explained that the decision to distribute the flood kits was as a result of flood disasters that continue to pose a major challenge in some local government areas of the state especially Kirfi Local Government.
He said the British Red Cross in collaboration with the Nigeria Red Cross Bauchi State Branch, has provided essential materials to over 2,000 community beneficiaries to enhance their capacity in flood response.
Aminu Abubakar stated that the items were distributed to help provide lasting solutions and strengthen early warning and preparedness measures in the event of flooding in the area.
He said the organization had trained volunteers on detecting early signs of flood disasters, describing flood as one of the most serious challenges affecting Kirfi Local Government area, hence the need to equip the community with materials that will enable them to assist communities during emergencies.
Aminu Abubakar also commended the Bauchi State Government for its efforts in supporting flood victims, assuring that the Red Cross will continue to complement the government’s initiatives by alleviating the suffering of affected residents.
In her remarks, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajiya Hajara Yakubu Wanka, represented by her media aide, Adama Ibrahim, lauded the Nigeria Red Cross for the intervention and pledged the ministry’s commitment to continue supporting affected communities.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Malam Auwal Ahmad Cheledi promised to utilize the materials effectively in combating flood disasters in Kirfi.
Items distributed include rain boots, torch lights, life jackets, chlorine, and other essential materials needed during emergencies.
