In fulfillment of his administration’s promise to bring succor to communities ravaged by rainstorm a few months ago, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, on Thursday, distributed relief materials to the victims across five local government areas.
The beneficiaries, comprising of victims of rainstorm and fire disaster from Idanre, Akure North, Akure South, Akoko Southwest and Ifedore local government areas gathered in Akure to receive the relief items to enable them restore their livelihood.
Speaking at the event, the governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, said the distribution of the relief materials is in line with his administration’s agenda to provide adequate relief to victims of natural disasters in the state.
He said, “As promised during the visits to the affected communities by rainstorm and fire disaster, we are here today to deliver on the promise of government to bring succor to the victims through the distribution of relief materials and cash”
He reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of the people of the state where they live, work and play.
“As a government, we shall continue with initiatives that will reduce the effects of flood and other natural disasters by dredging our waterways and enforcing environmental sanitation laws” the governor said.
The governor commended the team from the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA) for collaborating effectively with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant stakeholders in ensuring disasters are mitigated and government responds promptly to those affected by the incidents.
Earlier, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Ojo Idowu, thanked the state government for the approval and release of funds to procure the relief materials for distribution to the beneficiaries.
He assured that SEMA will continue to respond to emergencies in a timely manner, urging the people to take precautionary measures to prevent or reduce the effects of disasters.
Remarking, Chairman of Akure South local government area, Donald Fasua, praised the state government for its efforts in ensuring the victims heave a sigh of relief.
In his goodwill message, Director of Operations for NEMA in Ondo and Ekiti states, Kofoworola Soyele, lauded SEMA for attending to emergencies in a timely and creative manner.
One of the beneficiaries, Racheal Ariyo, who got a check of One million, five hundred thousand naira, thanked the state government for coming to her aid. She promised to use the fund to purchase the items that were gutted by fire.
John Paul Akinduro,
Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor
(Office of the Deputy Governor)
May 15, 2025
