Ibrahim Abubakar, another volunteer, noted the complete absence of major emergency response agencies at Kpege Primary School, which serves as one of the major shelters.
“NEMA, NSEMA, and other authorities are nowhere to be found. Everything here is being done by members of the community,” he alleged.
On the healthcare front, Victoria Abubakar, a health volunteer, confirmed that all medical assistance and supplies being given to flood victims are sourced through personal and community efforts.
“We are giving out drugs and attending to sick victims out of goodwill. None of this is coming from the government,” she said.
In response to the mounting complaints, former Deputy Governor of Niger State, Ahmed Ketso, urged both the federal and state governments to intensify efforts and collaborate more effectively in alleviating the sufferings of the flood victims.
Reacting to the allegations, the Acting Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Hussaini Ibrahim, acknowledged the gaps in the relief operations.
“The challenges we are facing are partly due to the absence of a conventional camp,” he explained.
He added that the agency is currently undertaking a comprehensive data-capturing exercise to accurately identify real victims and ensure relief materials reach the intended recipients.
“We are working to ensure that the right people get what they deserve. This process takes time, but we are committed to transparency and fairness,” he said.
As the victims wait for adequate relief and support, the call for immediate and coordinated government intervention continues to grow louder.
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