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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated relief materials to the Taraba Government for onward distribution to victims of the crisis in the state.

Head of Gombe Operations Office of NEMA, Mr Apollos Jediel, presented the materials to Secretary to the State Government, Mr Garvey Yawe, in Jalingo.

Jediel expressed the Federal Government’s concern by the plight of the displaced persons in the state, and assured them of continuous support.

He said the relief materials, which were in 16 trucks, include 1200 bags of rice, 1600 bundles of roofing sheets and 250 cartons of Omo detergent.

In his response, the secretary to the state government thanked the Federal Government for always responding promptly to the emergency needs of state.

He said the state government is also making efforts on its own to alleviate the suffering of the persons affected.

Yawe appealed to the people of the state to eschew violence and embrace peace for the progress of the state.

It will be recalled that violence erupted in Southern Taraba and some parts of Central Zone recently, which led to loss of lives and property.

NAN.