By joshua 
Yahaya Idris, Kogi.
It was jubiliation at the camps of Internally Displaced Persons as Shuaibu Abubakar Audu Foundation in collaboration with a Lagos based NGO, “The New Leaders”, distributed relief materials worth millions of naira to Kogi state flood Victims.
The Grand Patron of the Shuaibu Audu Foundation, Alhaji Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, who was represented by the Chairman of the Foundation Hon.DanielIdoko Ogecheko, in his message to the victims at various IDP camps, stated that the materials were just to cushion the effects of the devastation.
At Ibaji local government area, which was completely submerged by the flood, the Foundation alongside the “New Leaders”, provided some food items and other immediate succour to cushion the effects of the devastation caused by the flood.
A source close to the Grand Patron of the foundation, said the distribution of the relief materials coincided with the seventh years prayers of the death of his father, the late Prince Abubakar Audu, former Kogi state Governor.
It would be recalled that Prince Abubakar Audu was the Governorship Candidate of the APC in the November 2016 election and died before the official declaration of result by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola Egwaba, the All Progressives Congress, State House of Assembly candidate for Ibaji state constituency, joined thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IPDs) to welcome Officials of the Shuaibu Audu Foundation and the New Leaders, when they arrived the devastated Community.
The APC candidate said the gesture will go along way in providing succour and saving thousands of lives, following the havoc caused by the 2022 floods.
The renowned Kogi Woman politician appreciated the efforts of Shuaibu Abubakar Audu Foundation and The New Leaders relief support for the people affected by ravaging flood in the State.
The Shuaibu Audu Foundation was represented by it’s Chairman, Hon. Prince Daniel Idoko Ogacheko and a representative from the New Leaders, disclosed that the materials were worth millions of naira to be distributed to flood victims across the 3 Senatorial district.
Ogacheko also said the Shuaibu Audu Foundation, has made positive impacts in areas of health, education and infrastructural development.
The Chairman noted that the Shuaibu Audu Foundation had over the years commissioned various projects across Kogi State initiated by the foundation, ranging from renovation of schools, provision of potable water, empowerment of women and youths.
Traditional rulers, community leaders, stakeholders, women and youths appreciated the foundation for coming to their aid and pledged loyalty and support to enable it do more.
“Your good works across the State has depict your true personality and shown us where you came from and being a son of lion, late Adoja of the blessed memory”.
A Traditional Ruler, the Chief of Ejule-Ojeba community, HRH. Ukwuchome Joseph Ugwo, appreciated the foundation and encouraged the Grand Patron to remain focused, resolute and steadfast, and expressed optimism that he will reap the good works he has started.
The monarch described Shuaibu as a true son of his father the late Prince Abubakar Audu and architect of the present Kogi State.
Responding, the Chairman, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu Foundation, SAAF, Hon. Prince Daniel Idoko Ogacheko said the Grand Patron, Alhaji Shuaibu Abubakar Audu is committed changing narrative by ensuring sustainability of his late father’s legacies, in addition to giving priority to his people just as his late father was known for.
Ogacheko advised them to keep championing peace and never indulge in anything that will bring chaos in their communities.
He promised to relay their message to the Grand Patron of the Foundation, Alhaji Shuaibu Abubakar Audu.