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NEMA delivers relief to Cross River fire victims

The National Emergency Management Agency has distributed relief materials and building items to victims of recent fire outbreaks in Agbokim and Karaboat communities in Cross River.

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

2 min read 18 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
The National Emergency Management Agency has distributed relief materials and building items to victims of recent fire outbreaks in Agbokim and Karaboat communities in Cross River. that there was a massive fire incident in Agbokim in August 2025, which destroyed properties worth millions of naira. Following this incident, NEMA, on January 27, 2026, conducted an on-the-spot assessment of Agbokim and Karaboat communities following a distress call from the Cross River Emergency Management Agency. Flagging off the distribution on Tuesday, Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, represented by Mrs Mmandu Aisueni, Head of Operations, NEMA Uyo Operation Office, sympathised with the victims, assuring them of NEMA’s commitment to providing timely humanitarian assistance to disaster-affected communities nationwide.

She showed, “We are here to sympathise with the victims and to assure you of our deep commitment to providing timely humanitarian assistance to disaster-affected communities not just in Cross River, but nationwide. ” the intervention is part of the agency’s continuous efforts in supporting vulnerable people and communities affected by disasters. “This intervention forms part of the agency’s continuous efforts to support vulnerable persons and communities impacted by emergencies and disasters,” she showed. The delegation presented 600 bags each of 25kg rice and “garri” and 100 bags of beans, 25kg.

Other items donated included 400 bags of cement, 60 cartons each of seasoning, salt, Vegetable oil and tomato paste. On his part, Secretary to the Government of Cross River, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, praised the Federal Government and NEMA for their prompt intervention.

Owan-Enoh further appealed for sustained support to ease the hardship faced by residents affected by the fire incidents in the communities. Speaking on behalf of beneficiaries, Manyo Ayuk thanked the Federal Government, NEMA and the Cross River Government for the timely intervention. “This relief support is timely and impactful for many of the families here struggling to recover from the devastating fire incidents, and so, we are grateful,”.

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The National Emergency Management Agency has distributed relief materials and building items to victims of recent fire outbreaks in Agbokim and Karaboat communities in Cross River. The National Emergency Management Agency has distributed relief materials and building items to victims of recent fire outbreaks in Agbokim and Karaboat communities in Cross River. that there was a massive fire...

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  • The National Emergency Management Agency has distributed relief materials and building items to victims of recent fire outbreaks in Agbokim and Karaboat communities in Cross River.
  • that there was a massive fire incident in Agbokim in August 2025, which destroyed properties worth millions of naira.
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