A Non-Governmental Organisation, Azeez Amida Foundation has heeded the cry for help by a Popular Nigerian musician, Timi Dakolo for the people of his native state, Bayelsa who have been affected by the flood disaster ravaging a larger part of the country.
Dakolo had taken to his Instagram and Twitter pages to seek financial, accommodation, food, and material help for the victims whose homes had been submerged by flood. He wrote, “Help!! Help is needed urgently. This is my beloved state, Bayelsa state. Every help we can get will be appreciated. The living we can still save, and it starts with pooling relief resources together”.
Dakolo implored private organisations to partner with him in sending relief materials to about 50,000 people in the Bayelsa region.
The Azeez Amida Foundation heeded this call and is now partnering with Dakolo to provide aid to victims of the flooding in Bayelsa.
In partnership with Dakolo, the Azeez Amida Foundation donated relief materials to support the Bayelsa flood victims with medications covering the treatment of malaria, cholera, typhoid, skin infections, cough, and allergies. In addition, first-aid kits and antiseptic supplies for a better living are also included.
According to Azeez Amida, founder of the foundation, “Nigeria’s economy has been through terrible moments in the past year, and inflation has affected people’s cost of living and income levels. The flooding has further wrecked more havoc on an already fragile economy and people, making living even more unbearable.”
In his remarks, Dakolo said: “The nationwide flooding that has affected 27 of the 36 states in the country is a huge disaster that requires urgent attention. In Bayelsa alone, lives, sources of livelihoods, and assets have been lost to the floods.”
He added: “What is more disheartening is the slow and delayed response of the Federal Government to the plight of victims in the state. Therefore, to make a difference in our own little way, we came up with this support initiative to bring support to the victims of the flood.”
Officially, all donations made by the Azeez Amida foundation were presented to Dakolo at a handover meeting. The distribution is set to commence and run throughout November 2022.
