United Nigeria Airlines has flown relief materials to Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, for distribution to victims of the devastating flood disaster in the state.
The airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Mazi Osita Okonkwo said the donations were made in line with the airline’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy.
“The flood experienced this year has been very devastating. Lives have been negatively impacted by the flood. Families have been separated. Homes and properties were destroyed. Businesses have also been negatively affected. More than half of the state is under water. We hope for the immediate receding of the flood so that people can return to their normal lives.
“What we have done is in line with our CSR. It is also in response to the call for help. The impact of the flood is huge, and it will cost a lot to fix. We have only contributed towards ameliorating the sufferings of the people many of whom cannot even find a place to cook for their families. We put ourselves in the shoes of those who have been negatively impacted by the flood. We feel their pains at this time and keep praying that succour will come their way sooner”, he said.
Receiving the items for onward transfer to the state government, the airline’s Station Manager at the Bayelsa International Airport, Mrs June Bells-Opara expressed joy saying: “That is who we are; flying to unite”.
She further said: “I am very happy and proud of United Nigeria Airlines for reaching out to the host communities at this point in time”.
Bells-Opara said the items would be officially handed over to the state government on Monday.
Items donated included rice, milk, noodles, salt, sugar, cooking oil, and potable drinking water.
Meanwhile, United Nigeria will resume regular scheduled daily flights to the state on Monday.
