By Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti
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The Ekiti State Government, has donated relief materials to 112 victims of rainstorms in two communities in the state.
The victims’ buildings rooftops were blown off at Oke- Ako and Ijesa- Isu Ekiti, Ikole Local Government area of the state, on March 3, 2023 during a stormy rainfall.
Materials distributed included: roofing planks, roofing nails, corrugated sheets, and consumables like rice, garri, spaghetti, among others.
The State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, who presented the materials, on Thursday, in Ado Ekiti, said Governor Biodun Oyebanji will continue to give succour to victims of any disaster.
Afuye, represented by her Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Victor Adeniyi, said the government felt pained by the displacement and harrowing condition the victims were subjected to, urging them to continue to keep faith with the government.
The Deputy Governor said: “It was sad having over 112 buildings blown off and destroyed, with hundreds rendered homeless in two communities.”
The Chairman of Ajoni Local Council Development area, Michael Ogungbemi, applauded the government for showing concern about the plights of the victims, with quick presentation of relief materials to rebuild their property.
Also commending the government for its intervention, the Regent of Oke-Ako, Her Royal Highness Tinuade Adebayo, pledged the loyalty and support of her people to the administration.
One of the beneficiaries, Mr Osanipinni Olaniyan, commended the government for its benevolence, saying ; “I know that with these items , we will be able to rebuild our damaged buildings and return home safely without fear”.
