SEMA: NEDC DONATES RELIEF MATERIALS TO TSEMA FOR VICTIMS OF ATTACK IN TARABA.

By Jako Keke[Jalingo Times] November 11, 2026

The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated food and non-food relief materials to the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) to support families affected by the recent attack in the state.

The relief materials were presented by the NEDC Taraba State Coordinator, Mallam Adamu Lawan, and include bags of rice, spaghetti, vegetable oil, mats, blankets, children's clothing, wrappers and men's traditional attire.

The materials were formally received on behalf of the Taraba State Government by TSEMA for onward distribution to the affected families.

Receiving the items, the Executive Secretary of TSEMA, Dr Echuseh Audu, who was represented by the Director of Administration, Mr Sani Garba Maisukwati, expressed appreciation to the NEDC for its timely humanitarian intervention.

Maisukwati described the donation as a demonstration of the Commission's compassion and commitment to alleviating the suffering of vulnerable persons affected by conflict and other emergencies. He assured the Commission that the materials would be distributed promptly and transparently to the intended beneficiaries.

He also commended Governor Agbu Kefas for his continued commitment to the welfare, safety and security of Taraba residents, noting that his administration had consistently supported emergency response initiatives and pursued measures to restore peace, strengthen community resilience and improve the living conditions of affected populations.

TSEMA further acknowledged the NEDC's continued partnership with the Taraba State Government in addressing humanitarian challenges, describing the donation as a significant demonstration of solidarity with the people of Taraba State.

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