More
contributions are pouring in for Nigerians devastated by the recent
flood disaster as the sum of $382,000 was donated by regional bloc,
Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS).
Making
the donation on behalf of the commission, its president, Mr Kadré
Désiré Ouedraogo, noted that the donation is in tune with ECOWAS mandate
to support and show solidarity with people of the sub-region who are
going through a disaster.
According
to him, ECOWAS is the only sub-regional body with a comprehensive
Disaster Risk Response strategy and the gesture is an expression of
solidarity and goodwill from the rest of the people of the sub-region.
Minister
of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Gbenga Ashiru who received the donation
on behalf of the Nigerian government, said the gesture is a
demonstration that members of the West African states are their
brothers’ keepers.
He added that the donation will go a long way in helping to care for those that have been affected.
