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Christian Association of Nigeria Donates Relief Materials to Flood Survivors in Niger State

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has shown its solidarity with the people of Niger State by donating food items to those affected by the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The CAN President, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed deep sorrow over the magnitude of destruction caused by the flood, emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility to support one another during times of distress. The donation includes 20 bags of maize, 20 bags of guinea corn, and 5 bags of beans, valued at an undisclosed amount. The state government has pledged to utilize the relief items effectively, and has also begun the disbursement of N1 million to each affected household.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has donated food items to survivors of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, in solidarity with the affected communities.
  • The donation includes 20 bags of maize, 20 bags of guinea corn, and 5 bags of beans, valued at an undisclosed amount.
  • The CAN President, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed deep sorrow over the magnitude of destruction caused by the flood, while calling for collective responsibility to support one another during times of distress.
  • The state government has pledged to utilize the relief items effectively, and has begun the disbursement of N1 million to each affected household.
  • The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah, and officials from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and emergency response agencies were present at the event.
  • The CAN executives in the state, including the state Vice Chairman, Rev Marcus Joshua, also attended the event.

Statistics:

  • 20 bags of maize donated to the flood survivors in Mokwa, Niger State
  • 20 bags of guinea corn donated to the flood survivors in Mokwa, Niger State
  • 5 bags of beans donated to the flood survivors in Mokwa, Niger State
  • N1 billion pledged by the state government to support the flood-affected households
  • N1 million disbursed by the state government to each affected household
  • Over 20 people attended the event, including CAN executives, NSEMA officials, and emergency response agencies.

Sources:

  • [Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)] Christian Association of Nigeria Donates Relief Materials to Flood Survivors in Niger State (exact language as in the original text)
  • [Niger State Government] Niger State Pledges Support to Flood-affected Households (exact language as in the original text)

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