As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Bolt, a leading ride-hailing platform, has donated flood relief supplies such as food, medication, and clothing worth over N20 Million to victims in the most affected cities in Nigeria.

The donation is part of its effort to support communities recovering from the distressing floods across Nigeria.

It distributed the items to communities in the most affected areas of Bayelsa, in partnership with Timi Dakolo, and Kogi states. This is part of Bolt’s commitment to the cities it operates in as a responsible and compassionate corporate citizen.

Nigerian cities have experienced unprecedented damages from the worst flooding in the country since 2012, affecting about 34 states. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the flooding has affected more than 3 million people in Nigeria, with over 600 people losing their lives and another 1.5 million displaced.

Bolt’s Regional Manager for West Africa, Ireoluwa Obatoki, said: “Community engagement is a priority for Bolt as a corporate citizen in Nigeria. That’s why we are happy to provide much-needed flood relief supplies to those affected in Lokoja and Yenagoa. We understand the unprecedented damage and devastation these floods have caused, and we are committed to being a compassionate and supportive presence.”