Flood Disaster: Red Cross Donates N304m to Jigawa Victims
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The Nigerian Red Cross Society has disbursed N304 million to 5,000 flood victims in Jigawa State.
This was announced by the President of the Nigerian Red Cross, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga, during the response flag-off ceremony held on Thursday in Auyo Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
“Our anticipatory flood response project wasn’t just a strategy; it was a promise—a promise that no vulnerable community would be left behind and no family would face these challenges alone,” Adeaga stated. He added that the Red Cross had provided support for 11,500 beneficiaries across 13 states in Nigeria.
“Thirteen states! That’s not just a number—it represents 11,500 stories of hope, 11,500 opportunities to rebuild, and 11,500 reasons to believe in the power of human compassion.”
Adeaga revealed that in Jigawa State alone, 5,000 families were registered to receive assistance. He explained the breakdown of the support as follows “3,000 families will receive agricultural assistance worth N150 million to help them improve their farm yields. While 2,000 families will receive cash assistance amounting to N154 million and this brings the total support provided in Jigawa to N304 million,” he said.
He further emphasized the Red Cross Society’s commitment to humanitarian aid, stating that their strategic development plan aims to transform the organization into a dynamic, volunteer-driven society that prioritizes the needs and dignity of the most vulnerable.
“Our support is reaching those who need it most—the widows who have lost everything, people living with disabilities, child-headed households, pregnant mothers, and displaced families,” he said.
Adeaga noted that each relief package carries more than just emergency supplies. “It carries respect. It carries understanding. It carries the message that in Nigeria’s darkest moments, we stand together.”
He highlighted that the selection process for beneficiaries was based on need rather than paperwork, ensuring transparency and fairness.
“With nearly one million volunteers, the Nigerian Red Cross is more than an organization—it is a family committed to alleviating human suffering, promoting community health, and upholding our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, and compassion,” he said.
He further stated that the distribution in Jigawa was just the beginning, as the organization would soon extend similar support to flood victims in Enugu and Sokoto States.
Adeaga also urged the people of Jigawa to embrace the values of the Red Cross, emphasizing that the organization is an open and inclusive community, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds—regardless of their educational history, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs.
