On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the Executive Director, Human Capital Development and Social Services of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Engr. Aganaba Preye Steven, represented me in Asaba, Delta State, at the official handover of humanitarian relief materials to the Delta State Emergency Management Agency (DESTMA), headed by its Director General, Dr. Benjamin Okiemute.
Accompanied by the Commission’s Monitoring and Evaluation team, he was received by the Honourable Commissioner for the Bureau for Special Duties, Hon. Etacherure Ejiro Terry.
This intervention reinforces our partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), as we join efforts with federal and state authorities to provide humanitarian assistance to communities affected by floods, fires and other environmental disasters.
The South-South region remains particularly vulnerable to recurring ecological emergencies that claim lives, displace families, destroy livelihoods and threaten food security. Our mandate requires us to respond to these realities through practical interventions that provide immediate relief while supporting long-term resilience.
Humanitarian assistance is not merely about distributing relief materials; it is about preserving human dignity, easing hardship and ensuring that affected communities are not abandoned in their most difficult moments.
I appreciate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for establishing the SSDC under the Renewed Hope Agenda, and His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, for the Delta State Government’s collaboration and commitment to the welfare of its people.
The materials have been handed over for onward distribution to affected households, with the expectation that assistance reaches the intended beneficiaries.
At the SSDC, we will continue to complement the efforts of NEMA, state governments and relevant institutions in strengthening emergency response and addressing the environmental challenges peculiar to our region.
Our priority remains clear: Protect lives, restore livelihoods and deliver meaningful impact where it matters most.
Ms. Usoro Akpabio
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
South-South Development Commission (SSDC)
