The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed multimillion-naira relief materials to thousands of rainstorm victims in Ekiti Central Senatorial District of Ekiti State.
The beneficiaries were mainly residents whose buildings were destroyed by a severe rainstorm that struck several communities in the district on February 11, 2026, leaving hundreds homeless. The intervention covered victims in Irepodun/Ifelodun, Ado, Efon and Ijero local government areas.
Speaking while distributing the materials in Ijero Ekiti and other affected communities, Bamidele said the intervention was aimed at alleviating the suffering of victims and providing support during a difficult period. Represented by his Senior Legislative Assistant, Gbenga Banji, he explained that the donated food items and other materials would offer temporary relief pending the reconstruction of damaged homes.
He expressed sadness over the scale of destruction, noting that the swift response through NEMA was intended to restore hope to affected residents. The lawmaker also urged residents to take precautionary measures, including proper building maintenance, planting trees around residential areas and ensuring adequate drainage systems to minimise the impact of future disasters.
The Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, described disasters as sudden and unpredictable, stressing the importance of preventive steps against rainstorms, flooding and related hazards. She commended Bamidele for promptly approaching the agency to secure emergency assistance for his constituents, describing the gesture as an example of responsible representation and empathy. She advised beneficiaries to make good use of the materials while efforts continue to rebuild damaged structures.
The Ajero of Ijero Ekiti, Joseph Adewole, alongside other traditional rulers in the district, described the intervention as commendable and timely. They said the senator’s action would help ease the trauma experienced by victims and stabilise communities affected by the devastating storm.
