Unfair attacks on Humanitarian Affairs Ministry
The recent attacks on the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development in relation to the widespread flooding in the country amount to unfairly putting the foremost intervention organ in the eye of the storm. Other relief materials delivered on October 25, 2022 included 1,000 pieces of mosquito nets, 600 cartons of bath soap, 2,500 pieces of Guinea Brocade, 1,000 pieces of children’s wears, 1,000 pieces of women’s wears, 1,000 pieces of men’s wears, 8,000 pieces of nylon mats. They included 1,000 bags (10kg) of rice, 1,000 bags (10kg) of beans, 1,000 bags (10kg) of garri, 300 bags (20kg) of iodized salt, 200 cartons of seasoning cubes, 100 kegs (20L) of vegetable oil, 1,000 pieces of foam mattresses, 1,500 pieces of nylon mats, 1,000 pieces of blankets, 2,000 pieces of mosquito treated nets, 800 pieces of Guinea Brocade, 1,500 pieces of children’s wears and500 pieces of wax prints. At the end of the 2-day meeting, the group of experts came up with the 2022 Disaster Early Warning Message highlighting the implications and recommendations across climate sensitive socio-economic sectors. Subsequently, flood early warning jingles were aired through selected radio and TV stations in both English and local languages to sensitise the public on flood disaster preparedness, mitigation and response.
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