The Ondo State Government has begun providing emergency assistance to more than 7,000 residents affected by rainstorms and fire outbreaks, in a move aimed at helping victims recover from their losses.
The support package includes relief supplies and cash assistance for people whose homes, businesses and livelihoods have suffered damage across the state’s three senatorial districts.
The exercise commenced in Akure on Thursday, with the development announced in a statement on Friday by John Akinduro, spokesperson for Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami.
Adelami, who heads the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA), said the programme would extend to several communities where residents had suffered disaster-related losses.
Among those expected to benefit are traders affected by separate fire incidents at Ore Market on August 12 and August 30, 2026.
“Our records indicate that about 7,000 victims will benefit from the broader relief intervention being undertaken across the state.
“The intervention will cover affected persons in several local government areas, including Ese-Odo, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo, Owo, Akure South, Akoko South-West, Odigbo, Ilaje and Okitipupa, among others.
“The scale of this intervention reflects the determination of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration to ensure that no affected community is forgotten.
“This intervention is a demonstration that the government cares and will stand with its citizens in their moments of difficulty. It is also consistent with the people-centred philosophy of the Our Ease Agenda of this administration, which places the welfare, security and prosperity of our people at the centre of governance.”
The deputy governor also acknowledged the role of ODSEMA officials in identifying affected residents, documenting losses and coordinating the distribution of assistance.
He urged residents to take preventive measures seriously and alert relevant authorities whenever emergencies occur.
Meanwhile, Funmi Dapo-Filani, Vice Chairman of Akure South Local Government, praised the state government for extending support to affected residents, noting that the assistance would help them rebuild their lives and businesses.
The Onirese of Irese, Oba Ahmed Saka, also expressed gratitude to the government for responding to the plight of residents whose properties were damaged by rainstorms.
The latest intervention forms part of the state’s response to disaster-related losses, with affected households and business owners expected to receive assistance to ease their recovery.
