Communal Clashes: NEMA distributes relief materials to Jigawa victims

Eric Patrick 

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief supplies to those affected by the recent communal conflicts in the Jahun and Miga Local Government Areas, of Jigawa south-west senatorial district.

The NEMA Kano Operations Office conducted the distribution exercise as part of the agency's efforts to assist communities affected by the violence.

The agency disclosed this in a statement, shared on its X handle on Sunday.

Speaking on behalf of the Director General of NEMA, the Head of the Kano Operations Office, Nuradeen Abdullahi, expressed concern over the impact of the clashes on residents, noting that the relief materials were not meant as compensation but as a demonstration of the federal government’s solidarity with those affected.

The statement read, "On April 19, 2025, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provided relief materials to communities in Jahun and Miga Local Government Areas of Jigawa South-West Senatorial District, affected by recent communal clashes.

"The distribution was carried out by the NEMA Kano Operations Office as part of efforts to support affected individuals. Beneficiaries were urged to make good use of the items provided.

"Representing the Director General of NEMA, the Head of the Kano Operations Office, Dr. Nuradeen Abdullahi, conveyed the agency's concern over the incidents and emphasized that the relief items were not compensation, but a show of support and solidarity from the federal government.

"Distinguished Senator Mustapha Khabeeb commended NEMA for the timely and compassionate response, expressing his gratitude for the agency’s intervention.

"Key stakeholders present at the event included representatives from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), and Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), among others."