The people of Ibeno Local Government Area have received succor from the Federal and State Governments following a fire disaster that gutted Iwoukpun Community last year.
The materials ranging from fishing nets, mattresses, gallons of oil, bags of rice, beans, garri, roofing zinc, blankets, buckets, sleeping mats and toiletries among others were delivered by the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA through the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA.
The State Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo who presented the items said Government sent the reliefs to the people to ameliorate their plight following the fire incident, flood and other natural disaster where thousands of people were affected.
Mr. Ekpo who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in his office, Mr. Nkopuruk Ekariko said Government had also given financial assistance to five victims in addition.
He charged them to make good use of the materials and continue to support the State and Federal Government to maintain peace and order.
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The Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, Mr. Walson Bradon said the presentation was a demonstration of the concern of Government to the welfare of the people.
The Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Council, High Chief Williams Mkpah, appreciated God for sparing their lives during the incident and thanked the Governments for showing concern in the welfare of the people.
Chief Mkpah noted that the gesture has encouraged them to continue to support the Government.
The Village head of Ukpenekang, Obong Joseph Thomas Eshiet, and Madam Naomi Peter on behalf of the recipients appreciated the Federal and State Government for the gesture and promised their continued support while soliciting for more relief materials.
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