The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated 50 tons of humanitarian aid to Nigeria to support victims of recent flooding.
The donation, initiated by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, was handed over to Nigerian officials by UAE Ambassador Salem Alshami.
Manzo Ezekiel, Head of the Press Unit at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), announced the donation on Monday.
The relief materials were received by officials from NEMA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
Dr. Ahmed Dunoma, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed gratitude on behalf of Chief Bola Tinubu, highlighting the strong relationship between Nigeria and the Emirate.
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NEMA Director-General Mrs. Zubaida Umar also thanked the UAE Government for their support, noting that the aid would bolster the Nigerian government’s efforts to help those affected by the floods.
Recall, that Kashim Shettima visited Maiduguri last week and reassured the distressed victims that the government would provide 50 trucks of rice for their support.
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