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Lagos Appeals For Donations For Displaced Flood-Affected People
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PM NEWS Live
Date
13th July, 2011
As a fallout of last Sunday’s flood in Lagos and its attendant effect, the state government has urged well meaning Nigeriansand Lagosians to contribute and donate relief materials to displaced persons affected by the flood.
A statement issued today by the state government and signed by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy explained that such donations and contributions become necessary in order to alleviate the suffering of the displaced and affected members of the public.
The statement further stressed that people willing to make such contributions and donations can contact the Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Wale Ahmed on 08022234870; the Commissioner for Health Dr Jide Idris on 08022234273; the Special Adviser on Health, Dr Yewande Adeshina on 08055329229; and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties, Dr Remi Desalu on 08033041284.
Others include Dr Femi Osanyintolu, the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on 08060907333; and Mrs Sade Sadeko, the focal or contact person at the Lagos State Ministry of Special Duties on 08089889104.
The statement lauded the contributions and donations of these well meaning Nigerians and Lagosians in the past, assuring that their contributions and donations will get to the affected people as usual.
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