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Saudi Arabia Ramps Up Humanitarian Efforts To Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan
Saudi Arabia Ramps Up Humanitarian Efforts To Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan
By: Michael Mike
Saudi Arabia has ramped up humanitarian efforts to Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan in order to bring succour to those affected by ongoing crises in the three areas.
A statement on Thursday by the Embassy of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Nigeria read that: “As conflict, economic hardship, and displacement continue to impact millions of people in Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has intensified its humanitarian efforts, delivering critical aids to vulnerable populations in order to face challenges with renewed hope and resilience.
“In Gaza, where humanitarian needs have reached critical levels as a result of Israeli war, KSrelief has launched one of its most extensive relief campaigns to date. Over 54 aid planes and 8 ships have been dispatched, loaded with emergency food, medical supplies, shelter materials, and a wide range of logistical support items.
“Among the specific aid resources are 20 ambulances, 30 electricity generators, and 10 water tanks, all designed to provide immediate relief to those affected by ongoing Israel war on Gaza. Additionally, KSrelief has distributed 39,200 ready-to-eat meals to help meet immediate nutritional needs for families facing severe food shortages. This operation includes specialised provisions and support for displaced individuals, offering a comprehensive response to the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza.”
The statement added that: “Furthering its commitment, Saudi Arabia has allocated over $80 million to support long-term aid projects in Gaza. These funds, channeled through partnerships with major international organisations such as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian Refugees, the World Food Programme (WFP), World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Palestinian Red Crescent Society, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), target critical sectors including food security, health, water and sanitation, shelter, and emergency response. This funding aims to create sustainable support systems that will continue to aid Gaza’s population even after immediate crisis relief has been delivered, laying the foundation for longer-term recovery.
“In Lebanon, where an economic collapse has placed immense pressure on innocent civilians, KSrelief has increased its humanitarian outreach to alleviate hardship. KSrelief’s twenty aid plane arrived in Beirut, carrying essential food, medical, and shelter supplies to provide relief to vulnerable communities across the country. Lebanon’s economic crisis due to Israel air strikes has led to widespread shortages in food, fuel, and healthcare services, impacting millions and worsening living conditions.
“Saudi Arabia’s aid to Lebanon, managed through KSrelief, also includes targeted support for medical facilities, with critical supplies directed towards hospitals and healthcare centers strained by resource shortages. KSrelief’s strategic efforts align with the Kingdom’s broader vision of fostering stability in the Middle East, addressing both immediate humanitarian needs and providing resources to bolster Lebanon’s health and food security systems.”
In Sudan with the country grapples with the effects of prolonged conflict and displacement, KSrelief has sent 13 planes and 31 relief vessels loaded with vital resources, including food supplies, health equipment, shelter materials, and other essential non-food items.
The statement said: “This aid, totaling over $118 million, underscores Saudi Arabia’s dedication to supporting Sudanese families affected by instability and ensuring that they have access to critical resources needed for survival and recovery.
“In addition to delivering emergency relief, KSrelief has implemented programmes designed to address Sudan’s food security and health infrastructure needs, supporting local healthcare facilities and nutrition programmes for vulnerable populations. Volunteer initiatives and logistical support programmes coordinated by KSrelief further strengthen the Kingdom’s response, as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a reliable partner in Sudan’s path to recovery.”
Saudi Arabia Ramps Up Humanitarian Efforts To Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan
Work on the Ngalda modern market is near completion. – Engr. Hamidu
By: Yahaya Wakili
In a bid to boost the economy of the state, the work for the construction of the Ngalda modern market in the Fika local government area of Yobe state has reached 95% completion, with the remaining power plant and other pieces to be picked up.
This was disclosed to newsmen in Ngalda by Engr. Abubakar Hamidu, project consultant to Damuli Investment Company Limited, the company handling the project.
He said the market has 96 stores, 144 market lock-up shops, and 64 stalls, and the market also has a mosque, police station, clinic, fire service, meat shops, and other facilities. We were also to provide water supply and reticulation and electrification.
According to Engr. Hamidu, we had additional work on the drainage from the back side of the fence and the front of the market, and we were taking it to the river about 2.75 kilometers away, and we had already covered about a kilometer of both the wall and the drainage.
“The water table is very far because of the elevation here. The river is very close, but if you are coming out from the main town, it is elevated, so we could not get the actual survey. The data they gave us is finished with times.
“We are trying to get the actual date from a water body like registered geology, a geological survey. They gave us data from there. We can be able to think maybe motorized or solar-powered boreholes can give a capacity of maybe 200 to 250 below ground.
“Our challenges are materials; most of the materials we got from far away, so this is our major challenge, and labor mobility also. We have to get some from Gombe, Maiduguri, and some from Damaturu because of the nature of the locality.” Engr. Hamidu said.
He commends the Yobe State government for giving us encouragement, and whatever we ask the government, they support us; they give us. So we are pledging to the government to invest more of such because, as you can see, the market there now is overflooded, and if the government can strategize such kinds of facilities in other vicinities, it will boost the economy of the state as well asprovide job opportunities for the populace.
Work on the Ngalda modern market is near completion. – Engr. Hamidu
Police Officer Killed in Fatal Car Accident Along Lugbe Expressway
By: Zagazola Makama
Sources from The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the death of a police officer following a fatal motor vehicle and pedestrian accident along the Car Wash area of Lugbe, Abuja.
Zagazola understand that the incident occurred on April 17 at about 3:00 p.m. and involved a Lexus RX 600 SUV driven by one Abraham Alpha, 41, a resident of Living Faith Church, Phase 4, Nyanya, who was heading towards the city center.
The sources said the victim, identified as F/No. 513869 Sgt. Amos Jonah, attached to Robuchi Division, was attempting to cross the expressway when he was struck by the vehicle.
Personnel from the Motor Traffic Division (MTD) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) responded promptly and evacuated the injured officer, the driver, and other occupants of the vehicle to the National Hospital.
The medical team at the hospital, however, confirmed Sgt. Jonah dead on arrival. His remains have been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for preservation.
The driver and other occupants received medical attention and were later discharged
Police Officer Killed in Fatal Car Accident Along Lugbe Expressway
NDLEA Operation at Abuja Guest House Leads to Gunfire, Two Security Officers Injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Two security officers were injured during an operation by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at a guest house in Abuja, which houses security personnel.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 18 at about 6:00 p.m. when a team of NDLEA operatives stormed the guest house located Jahi, Abuja.
According to the sources, the armed NDLEA operatives fired gunshots during the operation, resulting in two casualties.
Zagazola gathered that one Cpl. Mathias Sule, of the 24 Police Mobile Force, sustained a bullet graze injury on his ribs, while Mr. Jonathan Julius, a personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), was shot in the leg. Both injured officers were quickly rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital, where they were treated and later discharged.
At the scene, law enforcement recovered two rounds of live ammunition and five expended shells.
Sources said that investigation into the incident are ongoing.
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