Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong has received relief materials from the federal government following the recent attacks in some parts of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement by director of press and public affairs to the governor, Makut Macham, disclosing that the minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouk had represented the materials on behalf of the FG, stating that the materials were in fulfilment of the commitment made to the governor when he visited President Buhari and sought assistance for the victims of the unfortunate incidents.
She stated that the FG is not happy about the attacks, but it wouldn't fail to intervene in the lives of the people affected by the attacks.
The minister commended Governor Lalong for the work he has achieved towards ensuring peace and security in the state, adding that the relief materials are worth almost 100 million naira and consists of food and non-food items such as roofing sheets, nails, cement, rice, maize, beans beverages, soap and mattresses among others, are meant to assist the people get back to their feet.
Receiving the items, Governor Lalong said though the gesture is highly appreciated, the circumstances leading to the current situation make the occasion a solemn one because of the loss of lives and properties.
He, however, said that the state is grateful to the president for his interventions in terms of security and humanitarian assistance.
The governor thanked the minister for giving prompt attention to the directive of the President and procuring the materials through NEMA for distribution to those affected.
While stating that the state government is also looking forward to greater help from the FG particularly in the area of relocation of IDPs, he said the State is anxiously awaiting the promise of ten Billion naira from the Federal Government which was made by the Vice President during the visit to the State after the Gashish attacks.
Deputy Governor Prof. Sonni Tyoden who is the Chairman of the State Emergency Management Agency said the items will be distributed directly to the victims who have been identified and also recieved the items earlier procured by the State.
NEMA DG, Ahmed Habib disclosed that on recieving the directive for intervention, the agency carried out enumeration which revealed that there are 15 thousand affected persons in 5 Local Government Areas of Jos North, Bassa, Jos South, Barkin Ladi, Jos East and Riyom who need various forms of assistance.
The Ujah of Anaguta HRM Johnson Jauro Magaji thanked the Federal Government for the support and said the steps taken by Governor Lalong have so far yielded positive results as the people are gradually putting the sad incidents behind them and looking ahead for peaceful life.
The Minister had earlier visited the Obasanjo Model Primary School Jos where a computer centre established under the Social Investment Programme was inspected equipped with 40 laptops. Both the Minister and Governor Lalong described the gesture as laudable and asked the students and teachers to put it into good use.
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