From HASSAN JIRGI Maiduguri
North East Development Commission, NEDC, has provided relief items to 1,000 households affected by the recent insurgency attack by Boko Haram on Darajamal community in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The intervention aims to cushion the hardship faced by victims.
The distribution exercise was carried out by the NEDC Borno State Office, led by the State Coordinator, Engr Mohammed Umar.
Speaking on behalf of the Managing Director/CEO, Mohammed Alkali, and the management of the commission, Engr Umar commiserated with the community, praying for the repose of the departed souls and for the quick recovery of the injured.
He noted that the intervention underscores the commission’s responsibility to support the welfare of communities affected by insurgency across the North East region.
Also speaking during the exercise, the Head of Branch Operations, NEDC, Aishatu Hassan, reiterated the commission’s commitment to intervene in situations of significant challenges and vulnerabilities.
She emphasized that NEDC remains steadfast in its quest to rebuild the region and boost socio-economic development through its master plan designed to transform communities across the North East.
The Chairman of Bama Local Government Area, Alhaji Ali Guja alongside other community leaders, expressed gratitude to NEDC for the prompt response, pledging judicious use of the relief items.
The distributed items include food and non-food supplies such as bags of rice, cartons of vegetable oil, pasta, blankets, men clothing, women wrappers and rubber mats.
AljazirahNigeria learnt that the terrorists stormed the community on Friday, September 5, and engaged the military before proceeding to attack civilians where several people were killed and many injured.
