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 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 him, the issue of flood and hunger in Nigeria is a collective responsibility for government at all levels.