Kogi Receives Relief Items Worth N13M from WACL Ajaokuta

… Describes gesture by WACL as heart warming.

The Kogi State Government has received relief materials worth N13 million from West African Ceramics Limited, describing the gesture from the Organization as heart warming.

The Acting Executive Director, State Emergency Management Agency, Mrs. Margret Akuh, who received the relief materials on behalf of the State Government at the premises of the Ministry of Environment, described the 2022 came with devastating effect on the people.

The SEMA boss disclosed that the present administration is working assiduously to mitigate the impact of the flood, pointing out that the support from corporate organizations in cushioning the effect of the flood is a welcome development as it would complement the efforts of the State Government.

Mrs. Margret assured that the relief materials would be distributed to the nine affected LGAS ravaged by the, adding that the gesture from West African Ceramics Limited Ajaokuta is one that should be emulated by other organizations operating in the state.

In a speech delivered by Abdulraheem Bello, Human Resources Manager, West African Ceramics Limited Ajaokuta, put the cost of the relief items donated to the State Government at N13m, adding that another set of items worth M4.5 has been given to the eight immediate host communities of Ajaokuta LGA affected by the flood.

The Representative of the WACL observed the colossal damage that came with this year’s flood, saying that their is the need to complement the efforts of the State Government, knowing fully well that in times like this, all hands should be on deck, to collectively support the government and people affected by the natural disaster

While the WACL lauded the proactive steps taken by the government to ameliorating the unquantifiable damages done to the State and it’s people by the 2022 flood, noted that the flood came with severe damages to farmlands, properties, loss of lives, living the State as one of the most devastated in all ramification.

While expressing sympathy to those who lost their lives and properties, commended the present administration for the proactive efforts it has thus far shown towards cushioning the devastation.

The West African Ceramics Limited Ajaokuta, assured that it will continue to be a worthy partner in the socio economic development of the State by supporting the present administration and people of the State, expressed satisfaction with the enabling environment that has enabled the organization to operate seamlessly, thus making the ease of doing business in the State worthwhile.

The WACL appreciated the efforts of the administration in making the State safe, secured for the people and for investments, pledged its support to the growth and development of the State.

Items donated by the company range from; Rice, Cooking Oil, Salt MasterChef, Washing Soap, Mats, Maggie Cubes, Mosquito Nets, Sleeping Mats and blankets, said the modest contributions is aimed at ensuring that people affected in the State have some measures of relief as palliatives.