The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has donated relief materials to Ijibor Community, affected by windstorm in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The Constituency officer to the Senator, Mr Egar Mgbantul handed over the relief materials of one hundred (100) bundles of roofing sheets to the leadership of the community, on behalf of the lawmaker, yesterday.
Mr Egar said, Senator Jarigbe is saddened by the event which has rendered over eighty (80) families homeless, hence the need to swiftly provide support for them.
“He has also promised to call the attention of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to come and carry out an on-the spot assessment as well to provide support for the victims”, he added.
Receiving the items, the leadership and residents of the community commended the Senator for bringing succour to the affected families.
They also promised that committees would be set up to oversee the distribution of the items as directed by the lawmaker.
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