The Chairman, House Committee on finance and Member representing Ikeja federal constituency in Lagos State, Honourable James Abiodun Faleke handed over a donation of N50 million worth of foods items and other relief materials to flood victims in Kogi State.
Speaking during the distribution of the relief materials, Mr. Olumide Faleke who represented the lawmaker consoled with victims, urging them to accept the disaster as an act of God Almighty.
Olumide Faleke further explained that the devastating effect of the flood especially on the social and economical lives of the victims is enormous.
According to him, it is a moral responsibility upon him and any other well-to-do person to assist the victims considering the number of lives, domestic and farm products lost to the flood disaster.
The relief materials to were presented to the Government house DG protocol, Emmanuel Dogwo on behalf of the Governor for onward distribution to the victims in the affected areas
The relief materials include 400 bags of beans, 200 bags of Rice, 250 mattresses and 250 pillows.
The relief materials provided is aimed at reducing the hardship they are facing currently.
Mr. Olumide Faleke prayed Almighty God to grant eternal rest to those who lost their lives and also prevent such occurences in the future.
Also at the handing over are Hon. Kolade Fagbemi, Hon. Kashim Mabo and host of other leaders from the flood affected areas
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