HUMANITY First Nigeria (HFN) has completed a multi-state disaster relief mission across Jigawa, Borno, Plateau, and Lagos states, reaching more than 600 vulnerable families affected by floods and conflict.
The operation, coordinated by the Disaster Relief and Programmes Team (DRPT) under the leadership of Abdul-Qadir Abdul-Rafi, was supported by Humanity First Germany and locally co-funded by Humanity First Nigeria.
The mission began in Raju Village, Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, where 175 families received food items and essential supplies.
The team then proceeded to Maiduguri, Borno State, where 202 internally displaced families were supported at the Bulumkutu Primary School Camp.
From there, the relief effort moved to Mangu, Plateau State, where 165 flood-affected families received assistance, and concluded in Oke-Eletu, Ijede Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, with 102 families supported at the local community hall.
In total, Humanity First Nigeria distributed food and relief materials, engaging 89 volunteers who collectively rendered more than 1,900 man-hours of service.
Despite logistical challenges and difficult terrain, the team pressed on with resilience and commitment.
‘Our mission was challenging, but every mile travelled was worth it when we saw the relief and gratitude on people’s faces,’ said Team Lead of the DRPT, Abdul-Qadir Abdul-Rafi.
He added that Humanity First Nigeria plans to acquire a dedicated logistics vehicle and expand its rapid response capacity to reach affected communities faster in future emergencies.
Beneficiaries across all the locations expressed appreciation to Humanity First Nigeria for its compassion and timely intervention.
In Maiduguri, a female beneficiary who lost most of her property to flooding thanked HFN for its thoughtfulness.
Similarly, the Director of the IDP Camp in Mangu, Mr Sohotden Ibrahim Mathias, commended the organisation, saying the supplies would bring temporary relief to displaced families.
In Lagos, the Vice Chairman of the New Era Community Development Association, Oke-Eletu, Oko Ope area, Ijede LCDA, Mr Ayodeji Adeboboye, who received and helped distribute the items, also lauded HFN and noted that the community remains open to further support.