By Oboh Linus, Lafia
The Nasarawa State government has distributed relief materials to displaced persons from Plateau State, who have sought refuge in the state as a result of communal crisis.
Mr Benjamin Akwash, Director General, Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency supervised the distribution in Asakio, Lafia Local Government Area.
He said the distribution of relief materials was in response to the influx of displaced persons from Plateau State, who have been forced to flee their homes due to insecurity.
According to him, the gesture is part of the administration of Gov. Abdullahi Sule’s efforts to cushion the hardship being faced during this difficult time.
Akwash, appealed to communities in the state to support the government in maintaining peace and security.
Mr Jerimiah Ishaleku, Administrator of the Lafia East Development Area, thanked Sule for the gesture and pledged to ensure fair distribution of the items
Ishaleku noted that the people of Lafia East Development Area have a cordial relationship with their neighbours in Plateau State, which is why the displaced persons felt safe seeking refuge in the area.
He called on host communities to sustain the existing peace.
The village head of Jibel, Inusa Yarima, and some beneficiaries expressed gratitude to Governor Sule for the relief materials and appealed for collaboration between Nasarawa and Plateau States to improve security in the area.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the relief materials distributed comprised bags of rice, bags of maize, millet and garri, cartons of seasoning and detergents. (NAN)
