CITAD, Save the Children Distribute Sanitary Packs to Flood Victims in Jigawa

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with Save the Children International, has distributed sanitary packs to 500 flood victims in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area, Jigawa State.

The beneficiaries were drawn from Kaigamari, Chakwasam, and Bulangu, three communities severely affected by a devastating flood in August.

The distribution was part of CITAD’s Flood Rapid Response (FRR) project, which aims to address the hygiene needs of displaced families.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Director of CITAD, represented by Mr. Isah Garba, highlighted the significance of the intervention.

“In August, these communities faced an unprecedented natural disaster that disrupted not only their livelihoods but also their basic living conditions,” Mr. Garba said. “As an organization committed to improving community resilience, we saw it as our responsibility to step in and provide the necessary support. The sanitary packs will help ensure better hygiene and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks among these vulnerable families.”

He also emphasized the need for long-term measures to prevent such disasters in the future, urging government agencies and development partners to invest in flood control and community preparedness.

“This intervention is just the beginning. We hope to see more concerted efforts from all stakeholders to ensure that these communities are better equipped to handle future challenges,” Mr. Garba added.

Community leaders voiced their concerns about the challenges faced by flood victims. The District Head of Bulangu, Alhaji Ibrahim Suleiman Wamban Hadejia, represented by Abdullahi Idris Bulangu, described the devastation caused by the flood.

“We lost so much in the flood—homes, farmlands, and essential household items,” he said. “This support from CITAD and Save the Children International has brought a sense of relief to many of our people. We sincerely appreciate their effort in standing with us during this challenging time.”

Similarly, the Leader of Chakwasam community, Malam Adamu Idris, emphasized the importance of hygiene assistance in preventing disease outbreaks. “When disasters like this happen, the risk of waterborne diseases is always high,” he said. “These sanitary packs will go a long way in safeguarding the health of our people, especially women and children.”

Some of the beneficiaries also shared their experiences. Aisha Ibrahim, a mother of five from Bulangu, expressed her relief. “Since the flood, we have been struggling to keep our children healthy and clean. This support means a lot to us because it addresses one of our most pressing needs,” she said.

Malam Abdullahi Usman from Chakwasam described the distribution as essential. “The flood destroyed everything we had, including basic supplies for hygiene. These items will help us maintain some dignity as we work to rebuild our lives,” he said.

Shehu Muhammad from the Bulangu District Consultative Forum commended CITAD’s effort in facilitating the provision of sanitary packs.

He stated that the supplies would enable affected families to address health-related challenges, reducing the risk of complications and diseases associated with poor hygiene.

Reports show that the floods affected over 3,000 families in Bulangu, displacing about 1,000 people and destroying houses, farmlands, and property worth millions of naira.