In response to the devastating floods in Niger State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and IHS Nigeria have joined forces to provide humanitarian assistance to over 30,000 displaced persons in Mokwa Local Government Area.
The floods, which occurred on May 29, resulted in the deaths of over 153 people, displacement of thousands, and destruction of over 10,000 hectares of farmland. The affected communities, including Tiffin Maza, Ungwan Hausawa, Yagbagba, Ndayeko, and Wubegi, are in dire need of basic necessities like clean water, healthcare, and education.
UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, praised the support from IHS Nigeria, saying, “This emergency support from IHS Nigeria comes at a critical time when thousands of children and families are facing enormous hardship.”
The partnership between UNICEF and IHS Nigeria will focus on restoring access to safe water, sanitation, healthcare, education, and child protection services. The intervention includes the construction of solar-powered boreholes, installation of ventilated improved pit latrines, and renovation of a damaged primary healthcare centre.
IHS Nigeria’s CEO, Mohamad Darwish, emphasized the company’s commitment to community resilience and sustainable impact, stating, “At IHS Nigeria, we are driven by the belief that communities must not only survive disastrous incidents but emerge stronger from them.”
The joint effort aims to provide life-saving interventions, including clean drinking water, emergency sanitation facilities, therapeutic nutrition, and psychosocial support, to the affected communities. As UNICEF’s global cluster lead for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Nutrition, Education, and Child Protection, the organization is well-equipped to respond to the crisis.
The partnership underscores the urgent need for climate resilience strategies in Nigeria, particularly in flood-prone areas where fragile infrastructure and limited public services leave communities vulnerable.
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