Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has donated food baskets to 2,450 vulnerable people in Kebbi State affected by natural and human-induced disasters.
Milestone in Humanitarian Partnership
Speaking at the distribution event in Birnin Kebbi, NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, represented by Director of Special Duties, Fatima Kasim, described the initiative as a significant milestone in the KSrelief-NEMA partnership, which began in 2018.
She noted that KSrelief has consistently provided humanitarian aid to vulnerable persons in states such as Borno, Yobe, Kano, Zamfara, Jigawa, and Katsina.
Breakdown of Food Relief Items
Each beneficiary household received a 59.8-kilogram food basket containing:
- 25 kg of rice
- 25 kg of beans
- 4 kg of Masa Vita flour
- 2 kg of tomato paste
- 2 litres of groundnut oil
- 1 kg of salt
- 0.8 kg of Maggi cubes
Mrs. Umar emphasized the generosity of the Federal Government and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, describing them as true friends and brothers of Nigeria.
She added that the intervention has transformed lives, bringing hope and relief to beneficiaries, as evidenced by their positive testimonies.
Kebbi State Expresses Gratitude
Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar, expressed appreciation to Saudi Arabia for its timely intervention, noting that the relief materials would alleviate the suffering of vulnerable families.
He urged beneficiaries to use the items wisely and commended the Federal Government and NEMA for complementing the state’s efforts in supporting disaster victims.
Senator Abubakar reaffirmed Kebbi State’s commitment to working alongside the Federal Government and NEMA to ensure the welfare of its people.