Hope Restored: NEDC Provides Palliatives To Flood-Affected Families In Dass, Bauchi

Byline: Khalid Idris Doya

Dass, Bauchi State, Nigeria - August 10, 2025 (Series News Online)

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed vital palliative items to over 200 households affected by recent floods in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The relief items, which include food and non-food items, were distributed to impacted communities such as Kardam, Gifkir, Badel, Bununu, and parts of Baraza, where floodwaters destroyed homes and washed away essential supplies.

The beneficiaries received 5 bags of 25kg rice, 3 cartons of spaghetti, a 50kg bag of sugar, 2 gallons of 5 litres vegetable oil, 1 bundle of roofing zinc, 3 NEDC-branded mats, 3 blankets, 2 children's clothing, 2 women’s wrappers, and 2 men's brocade. Speaking during the distribution, NEDC Bauchi State Coordinator, Alhaji Aliyu Isiyaku, said the intervention was part of the commission's humanitarian mandate to support disaster victims.

"This is part of NEDC’s humanitarian intervention to support those affected by the disaster. We sincerely appreciate the executive management of NEDC for their timely decision to provide palliative support to the flood victims here in Dass," Alhaji Aliyu said. He added that the relief is a gesture to alleviate their pain and restore hope, noting that many residents have been left homeless without shelter, food, water, or other basic necessities of life.

The NEDC Coordinator explained that the relief package comprises both food and non-food items, including rice, sugar, spaghetti, roofing zinc, blankets, NEDC-branded mats, children’s clothing, women’s wrappers, and men’s brocade. "We have categorized the beneficiaries into three groups. Those severely affected, those moderately affected, and those least affected by the incident. Out of these, about 111 people fall into the severely affected category, while 95 are classified as least affected," he added.

Alhaji Aliyu assured that the NEDC would continue its humanitarian work and ensure aid reaches the right people. The total consignment distributed included 2,000 bags of rice (25kg), 1,000 cartons of spaghetti, 300 bags of sugar (50kg), 200 bundles of roofing zinc, 600 gallons of vegetable oil (5 litres), 1,000 NEDC-branded mats, 1,000 blankets, 500 children’s clothes, 500 women’s wrappers, and 500 men’s brocade.

One of the beneficiaries, Mr. Gideon Madia, a retired teacher from the Kardam community, said the support will ease their hardship and restore hope. "The flood entered every part of my house, washing through everything. Although my concrete house didn't collapse, the damage to my property was huge. This kind of support is something I never expected, it gives hope to the whole community. We really appreciate NEDC for this support," he said.

Another beneficiary, Fatima Idris, said the aid came at a time they were struggling to survive. "Our homes and food were gone, and life has been hard. This is more than just items; it's a blessing for us. We said thank you to the commission," she noted.

Zakarai Ahmed, the representative of Bununu District Head in Dass, thanked NEDC for the timely gesture and expressed gratitude on behalf of the beneficiaries. "We are very grateful, and I am happy to see people receiving assistance. This is something I have long been waiting for,” he said.