The Somali government has paid out $180,000 for aid to provide relief to families affected by floods in Hirshabelle state.
Thousands of residents in Beledweyn, Bulaburde and Jowhar, Ballad, Mahaday towns have been displacement in the state after River Shabelle broke its banks.
Delegates from Flood Respond Committee led by MP Mohamed Omar Eymoy who visited Jowhar town have handed over the fund to the administration of Hirshabelle.
Speaking to media in Jowhar town, Eymoy said the money was channeled through Hirshabelle state, which has taken charge of providing relief to thousands of families rendered homeless by floods.
” This a tranche of the funds which Somali government intended to deal with flood victims in the country’s regions. The federal government earmarked 500,000 for Hirshabelle state but for now, the government dispersed $180,000 as the first phase of the funds,” said Eymoy.
Ali Gudlawe, deputy leader of Hirshabelle state has commended the Federal government’s efforts to help flood victims across the country.
“We thank the federal government for this gesture that will go a long way in helping victims of recent floods rebuild their lives,” he said.
The official pointed out that they distribute the funds as per required.
” I promise before you that this fund will be used as per its purpose. I am handing over the amount to Hirshabelle Flood Respond Committee,” he noted.
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