Delta Flood Relief: Turkish Support Reaches Oko-Amakom Community
THE Turkish Red Crescent has partnered with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) to provide relief materials to victims of recent flooding in Oko-Amakom community, Asaba, Delta State.
In a statement issued by the Turkish Embassy in Abuja, the humanitarian intervention reached 1,020 affected persons across 170 households, offering both food assistance and essential water and sanitation supplies.
Food and Essential Supplies Distributed
According to the statement, each beneficiary household received 25 kilogrammes of rice, 12 kilogrammes of beans, five litres of groundnut oil, Aqua Tabs for water purification, a jerry can, and a tippy-tap bucket to promote safe hygiene practices.
The NRCS noted that the support from the Türk Kızılay (Turkish Red Crescent) enabled swift response to the needs of flood victims who had suffered property losses and displacement following the disaster.
“With the dedication of NRCS Delta State volunteers and strong coordination with community leaders, the distribution was carried out smoothly and with dignity,” the statement said.
Collaborative Disaster Response
The distribution exercise was attended by Mr. Selçuk Öztürk, Head of the Middle East and Africa Region for the Turkish Red Crescent, and Dr. Benson Agbro, Director of Disaster Management at the NRCS.
Also present were Chief Adolphus Anuagasi, Branch Chairman of the NRCS in Delta State, and Mrs. Hope Egbelo from the NRCS National Headquarters Programmes Department.
The Turkish Embassy described the joint intervention as a reflection of the strong partnership between both organisations in addressing humanitarian emergencies.
Strengthening Community Resilience
The relief effort comes as communities in Delta State continue to grapple with the aftermath of seasonal flooding, which has disrupted livelihoods and increased vulnerability among residents.
By combining food assistance with water safety materials, the initiative aimed to address immediate needs while reducing the risk of waterborne diseases in affected areas.
Officials said the collaboration underscores the importance of international partnerships in supporting local disaster response mechanisms and enhancing resilience at the community level.
