The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has facilitated the distribution of relief materials from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to residents of flood-ravaged communities in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The intervention, which took place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, according to a statement by her Media Office on Thursday, was aimed at providing immediate succour to households whose homes and livelihoods were devastated by flooding.
Beyond the distribution of relief materials, the senator pledged to support efforts to rebuild houses damaged by the disaster, insisting that affected residents required sustainable assistance to recover from their losses. 
Speaking during the distribution exercise, Akpoti-Uduaghan clarified that her intervention was a personal commitment to the welfare of her constituents and not a constituency project.
She said responding to the plight of vulnerable people, particularly those affected by natural disasters, should transcend political considerations.
She said, “This is not a constituency project; it is a personal effort driven by my concern for the welfare of our people.
“When communities experience disasters of this magnitude, we must look beyond political considerations and demonstrate genuine compassion by supporting those affected,” she said.
The lawmaker commended NEMA for making the relief materials available, describing collaboration between government agencies and elected representatives as critical to effective emergency response.
She noted that timely humanitarian interventions were necessary to alleviate the suffering of displaced families and other residents whose livelihoods had been disrupted by flooding.
She said, “I sincerely commend NEMA for its intervention and for making these relief materials available to support our people.
“Emergency situations require collective responsibility, and I appreciate the agency’s commitment to assisting communities affected by flooding,” she added.
The senator, however, stressed that the distribution of relief materials should not mark the end of efforts to address the consequences of the disaster.
She said attention must also be directed towards rebuilding houses destroyed or damaged by the flood to enable affected families to regain their homes and restore their livelihoods.
According to her, providing temporary relief without addressing the long-term consequences of the disaster would leave many affected households vulnerable.
“Our people deserve more than temporary relief. We must also look at how the affected houses can be rebuilt so that families who have suffered losses can regain their homes, dignity and sense of security,” she said.
The intervention is expected to ease the immediate hardship confronting flood-affected households in Ajaokuta, while the proposed rebuilding support offers the prospect of longer-term recovery for residents whose homes were damaged.
