Edo State has received relief materials for flood victims and the vulnerable from the Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

The items received include 1000 bags of rice, 1000 bags of beans, 1000 bags of maize, 75 bags of salt, 75 litres of vegetable oil, 150 seasoning maggi cubes, 75 cartons of tin tomatoes, 8000 pieces of nylon mats, 1000 mosquito net,600 toilet soap, 2500 pieces of five yards materials, 1000 children wears, 1000 women wears and 1000 men wears.

Receiving the items  on behalf of Edo  State Government, the Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, commended the Federal Government for the gesture.

According to the NEMA Director of Planning and Research, Fatima Kasim; and the Head of Operations, Zonal Office, Benin City, Dahiru Yusuf, the donation was to cushion the effects of the flood and hunger on the affected victims, including the vulnerable.

They both assured that the Federal Government would continue to assist States in their time of needs, while charging the flood victims to believe that their sufferings will one day, be over.