(http://fmi.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/NEMA+official+counting+some+of+the+some+relief+items+delivered-300x192.jpg) Following the return of normalcy, humanitarian workers led by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have distributed relief items to displaced persons affected by the military operation in Baga, Kukawa Local government area, Borno State.
(http://fmi.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/One+of+area+that+affected+-300x225.jpg)One of areas affected As the President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan directed for the immediate relief intervention and in line with the mandates of the Agency, the Director General of NEMA, Muhammad Sani Sidi had dispatched a team of officers with the relief and medical items to affected persons in the area.
(http://fmi.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Some+of+displaced+women+and+children++in+Baga+with+NEMA+official-300x225.jpg)Some of the displaced women and children in Baga with NEMA officials However, on arrival it was discovered that most of the displaced persons were scattered in the bush while others were taking refuge in the homes of their relations in the neighbouring communities.
The Director, Search and Rescue, Air Commondore Charles Otegbade who led the team of rescue and relief officers to Baga town, said, the major task for them was to ensure that all people who were still in the bush move out to temporary camps established, as a team was on the ground to provide all the necessary assistance to the affected victims.
He said, immediately a rapid assessment was conducted in collaboration with Red Cross and Voluntary organization, relief items were distributed while those with minor injuries were treated at a temporary camp clinic opened in the area. The Director further said that the communities affected were Bayan Bulabulin, Anguwa Gajagaja, Aliya, Musarin Baga, Kasuwan baga, Layin yannono.
(http://fmi.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/NEMA+official+with+Kukawa+Local+Govt+Chairman+Lawal+Alhaji+Kole+discussing+in+one+of+the+IDP+camp-300x225.jpg)NEMA officials with Kukawa Local Government Chairman Lawal Alhaji Kole discussing in one of the IDP camp Items being distributed were meant to assist in the rehabilitation of the affected persons. The NEMA's Director, Search and Rescue appealed to the people to remain calm as no meaningful development could be achieved without peace.
Other humanitarian workers, including officials of the Borno State and Kukawa Local Government were on hand to assist NEMA in distributing the relief items made up of medical, sanitary, food, household needs and tents.
Via: Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Nigeria