In a continued effort to support victims of violent conflict, the Member representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori, has distributed relief materials to displaced communities in Lamurde Local Government Area.
The relief materials, provided in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Yola Operations Office, included bags of rice, beans, maize, tomato paste, vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, salt, and detergents.
Representatives of Kwah, Gyakan, Waduku, Rigange, Bajen, Tingno Dutse, and other affected communities received the items on behalf of displaced residents.
Addressing the beneficiaries, Rt. Hon. Laori expressed deep sadness over the recurring attacks and displacement of innocent people, stating that nothing pains him more than seeing his constituents live in fear and uncertainty. He said he wished he never had to distribute relief materials under such tragic circumstances, emphasizing that what he truly desires is a peaceful and secure constituency where families can live, farm, and pursue their livelihoods without fear.
He urged the people to sheathe their swords, embrace dialogue, forgiveness, and peaceful coexistence, stressing that lasting peace remains the only foundation for sustainable development and prosperity.
The lawmaker commended the Federal Government, the Adamawa State Government, and security agencies for their continued efforts to restore peace and protect lives and property. He also expressed special appreciation to the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for her prompt intervention and swift approval of the relief materials, noting that the timely assistance would go a long way in alleviating the suffering of displaced families.
Rt. Hon. Laori further charged the community representatives to ensure that the relief materials are distributed transparently, fairly, and strictly to the intended beneficiaries.
The distribution exercise was witnessed by officials of NEMA, the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), security agencies, community leaders, the Executive Chairman of Lamurde Local Government Area, Hon. Daniel Bulus, party leaders, and members of the press.
The lawmaker offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the attacks, prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, and called on God to restore lasting peace, security, and harmony across the affected communities and the entire Lamurde Local Government Area.
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