HYPPADEC Distributes Relief Materials to 264 Victims of Floods in Plateau State

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HYPPADEC, the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, has provided relief materials to 264 individuals in three local government areas of Plateau state affected by floods. The distributions were made in line with the commission's mandate to support communities impacted by natural disasters. The relief materials included mattresses, blankets, mosquito nets, food items, and roofing materials, which were received by residents of Bassa, Barkin Ladi, and Bokkos local government areas. The distribution was aimed at alleviating the suffering of the victims and helping them recover from the devastating effects of the floods.

Key Takeaways:

  • HYPPADEC distributed relief materials to 264 victims of floods in Bassa, Barkin Ladi, and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau state.
  • 66 households were affected by the natural disaster, according to the managing director of HYPPADEC, Abubakar Yelwa.
  • The relief materials included mattresses, blankets, mosquito nets, bags of rice, millet, maize, bathing soap, detergents, and roofing zinks.
  • The distribution was made in line with HYPPADEC's mandate to provide support to communities affected by natural disasters.
  • The state coordinator of HYPPADEC, Abubakar Tanko, stated that the floods had not only submerged houses but also destroyed farmlands in the affected areas.
  • The Director of Relief and Rehabilitation, Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (PLASEMA), Mr. Walman Simon, warned that heavy rain would continue till October and urged people to clear waterways to avoid further floods.

Statistics:

  • 264 individuals received relief materials from HYPPADEC.
  • 66 households were affected by the floods.
  • The relief materials included:

+ Mattresses

+ Blankets

+ Mosquito nets

+ Food items (bags of rice, millet, maize)

+ Bathing soap

+ Detergents

+ Roofing zinks

  • Heavy rain is expected to continue till October.

Sources:

  • The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Abubakar Yelwa, stated that the distribution was part of the commission's mandate.
  • The state coordinator of HYPPADEC, Abubakar Tanko, discussed the impact of the floods on households and farmlands.
  • The Director of Relief and Rehabilitation, Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (PLASEMA), Mr. Walman Simon, provided information on the situation of flooding in the state.