The Federal Government of Nigeria has received 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to assist internally displaced persons affected by recent floods across the country.

The relief items arrived at the Cargo wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday at around 2:40 p.m.

News360 Nigeria gathered that officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) were present to receive the aid.

UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Alshamsi, officially handed over the items, stating that the donation was part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support nations impacted by natural disasters.

The gesture, he explained, was made under the directive of the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, to alleviate the hardship caused by the floods in Nigeria.

“This urgent humanitarian aid of 50 tonnes of basic supplies has been provided to our friendly people of Nigeria, to support areas affected by the recent floods.

“The UAE, as usual, is always helping nations affected by natural disasters. So we are happy to be here,” Alshamsi said.