The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the distribution of livelihood empowerment items and food assistance to 653 households affected by the 2025 floods in Kebbi State.
The intervention is part of the Federal Government’s nationwide Presidential Post-Flood Intervention Programme aimed at supporting affected communities, restoring livelihoods and strengthening resilience against future disasters.
The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, disclosed this on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during the flag-off ceremony in Birnin Kebbi.
Umar, who was represented by the Director of Relief and Rehabilitation, Alhaji Abbani Imam Garki, said the intervention was approved by President Bola Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda to complement earlier humanitarian assistance and accelerate the recovery of affected households.
She said, “The special intervention was approved by Mr President to complement earlier humanitarian assistance, accelerate the recovery of affected households, restore livelihoods and strengthen community resilience against future disasters.”
The NEMA chief expressed the Federal Government’s sympathy and solidarity with Nigerians who suffered losses during the devastating 2025 floods.
She explained that the programme would be implemented across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, describing it as a demonstration of the government’s commitment to disaster risk reduction and the protection of vulnerable communities.
According to her, “The Presidential Post-Flood Intervention Programme reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to disaster risk reduction, humanitarian assistance and the protection of vulnerable communities across the country.”
She added that NEMA personnel from its headquarters and operations offices were collaborating with State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs), relevant ministries, departments and agencies, local government authorities and security agencies to ensure transparency, fairness and accountability in the distribution of the items.
Umar urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the assistance, stressing that the items were intended to help them rebuild their livelihoods and improve their economic well-being.
She said, “I urge all beneficiaries to make judicious use of the assistance provided to rebuild their livelihoods and improve their economic well-being.”
In his remarks, the Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Alhaji Aliyu Umar, appreciated President Tinubu and NEMA for their continued support for disaster-affected and vulnerable communities in the state.
Similarly, the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, represented by the Ubandoman Gwandu, Alhaji Sadiq Ibrahim-Saad, commended the Federal Government and NEMA for the intervention.
He encouraged beneficiaries to utilise the items effectively to improve their livelihoods and economic conditions.
Items distributed during the exercise included sewing machines, grinding machines, cargo tricycles and assorted food items.
The NEMA Director-General had earlier inspected the relief and livelihood empowerment items at the warehouse ahead of the distribution exercise.