The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency (KWASEMA), has conducted a joint on-the-spot assessment following the recent attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The assessment was carried out to determine the extent of damage and identify the immediate humanitarian needs of affected persons in the communities.
NEMA had earlier delivered relief items to support the Kwara State Government’s efforts at alleviating the plight of affected persons. The items were received on behalf of the state government by the Executive Secretary of KWASEMA, Mr. Moshood Mogaji.
According to Mr. Manzo Ezekiel from Press Unit of NEMA Headquarters, Abuja, the NEMA team from the Minna Operations Office was led by the Head of Operations, Mr. Hussaini Isah, while the KWASEMA delegation was led by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Moshood Mogaji.
Upon arrival in Kaiama Local Government Area, the joint team paid a courtesy visit to the Kaiama Local Government Secretariat, where they were received by the Executive Secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna.
The team also visited the Kaiama Emirate Council, where they commiserated with the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Muazu Omar, through the Wazirin Kaiama, Alhaji Adamu Gene, to obtain preliminary information on the incident and its impact.
Engagements were further held with community leaders, including the traditional leader of Woro Community, Alhaji Umar Bio Salihu, who provided insights into the effects of the attack on residents and highlighted the urgent needs of affected households.
The assessment was conducted with the cooperation of community leaders, government officials, and security agencies.
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