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Immediate Distribution of Fertilisers to Farmers Affected by 2018 Flooding in Anambra State

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Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to the Anambra State Government (SSG), convened a meeting with Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Muhammed Muhammadu, to facilitate the distribution of fertilisers to farmers in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) affected by the 2018 flooding. The distribution, approved by Muhammadu, is part of the Emergency Agricultural Intervention programme for 2018 flooding victims. Chukwulobelu expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for the relief materials and acknowledged the efforts of SEMA in sensitizing flood-prone areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • NEMA Director-General, Mr Muhammed Muhammadu, approved the immediate distribution of fertilisers to farmers affected by the 2018 flooding in Ogbaru LGA, Anambra State.
  • The fertiliser distribution is a part of the Emergency Agricultural Intervention programme for farmers affected by the 2018 flooding.
  • The distribution is the last phase of FGs assistance to farmers to enable them to recover from the loss they suffered.
  • NEMA, in collaboration with SEMA and other response agencies, has conducted public enlightenment campaigns targeting vulnerable flood-prone communities.
  • The Anambra State Government has started preparations for 2020 flooding predictions and has taken sensitization to flood-prone areas.
  • The fertiliser distribution is expected to be completed by distributing the inputs to the beneficiaries in a timely and equitable manner.
  • The Anambra State Government is proactive in mitigating measures for 2020 flooding as predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET).
  • The SSG, Professor Chukwulobelu, appealed to the Federal Government to consider providing guidelines for evacuation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Virginia Ezekude, expressed gratitude to Federal and State Governments, promising to make good use of the fertiliser.
  • The distribution includes the assistance of NEMA Directors, Dr Kayode Fagbemi (Planning, Research and Forecasting), Mr Vincent Owan (Disaster Risk Reduction), and Dr Onimode Bandele (Acting Director, Relief and Rehabilitation).

Statistics:

  • The fertiliser distribution covers farmers affected by the 2018 flooding in Ogbaru LGA, Anambra State.
  • The Emergency Agricultural Intervention programme was implemented to support farmers affected by the 2018 flooding.
  • The programme commenced in 2019 with verification of affected farmers and distribution of farm inputs and seedlings.
  • NEMA has conducted public enlightenment campaigns targeting 300 flood-prone communities in the state.
  • SEMA has distributed fertiliser to six other affected LGAs before proceeding to Ogbaru LGA.
  • The fertiliser distribution is expected to be completed within a short period of time.
  • The Anambra State Government has prepared additional Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the event of evacuation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sources:

  • Anambra State Government (July 14, 2020)
  • National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

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