The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated 50 tons of humanitarian aid to Nigeria to support victims of recent floods.
The donation is part of the UAE’s commitment to aiding nations affected by natural disasters.
UAE Ambassador Salem Alshami handed over the relief materials to the federal government on behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan.
The donation reinforces the UAE’s long-standing assistance to disaster-stricken countries.
Manzo Ezekiel, Head of the Press Unit at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed the donation on Monday. Senior officials from NEMA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) received the aid on behalf of the flood victims.
Dr. Ahmed Dunoma, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed appreciation on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.
He praised the UAE for its timely intervention and noted the strong diplomatic relations between the two nations.
NEMA Director-General Mrs. Zubaida Umar thanked the UAE, emphasizing the donation’s potential to complement the Federal Government’s relief efforts.
She stated that the aid will assist those affected by the floods to recover from the devastation.
The donation is expected to provide much-needed relief to thousands of displaced persons across Nigeria’s flood-ravaged regions.
