Keyamo donates 100 bags of Rice to Ewu IDP Camp, assures FG involvement in rebuilding Okuama
The Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN, has assured the people of the Okuama community that the current administration is committed to ensuring lasting peace is restored to the community. Olorogun Keyamo made this known when he donated 100 bags of 25kg rice to the Okuama-Ewu IDP Camp last Sunday. Represented by Prince Sam Onokohwomo, Keyamo stated, “We came with 100 bags of 25kg rice as part of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.” According to Onokohwomo, “I have been asked to convey the message that good things are coming to ensure the peace needed in Okuama is achieved.” “We are doing everything possible in Abuja to resolve the issues that have brought us all here, and to ensure that our people can return home. A camp can never be considered good because it is only a temporary shelter. People are here not by choice, but because circumstances forced them. However, I am pleased with what I am seeing—the environment is clean and conducive. But it is still a temporary solution for our people.” “We want our people to return to their homes and live normal lives, and the federal government is working closely with the state government to resolve all the issues that led to their displacement. We are committed to ensuring their homes are reconstructed so they can return.” Receiving the items on behalf of the camp management, Chief Austin Emaduku, the secretary of the management committee for the Ewu-Okuama IDP Camp, expressed gratitude to the Minister for the donation. He said, “On behalf of the camp chairman, Mr. Abraham Ogbodo, and the people of Okuama, I want to express our sincere appreciation for your kind gesture. We are satisfied and happy to see your presence here today. “We all know the story of Okuama. While every right-thinking person regrets and condemns the tragic killing of our servicemen, we also recognize that innocent citizens have suffered the consequences. “I want to thank the Delta State government for establishing this camp and for bringing these people out of the forests where they were hiding. Ever since, the camp has been running smoothly, and we have received several donations from generous individuals. “We, along with the people, are delighted that the Honourable Minister, a proud Urhobo son, has come to identify with his people. “This is just a camp, and we know the greater objective is to resettle the people so they can return to their livelihoods. The state government has initiated this process, contracts have been awarded, but we are appealing to the international community and the federal government for additional assistance. “Our message to the president is clear: the people of Okuama need help. They need buildings, healthcare, and to be resettled back in their homes because they cannot remain in the IDP camp forever,” he added.
Source: advocate
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