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President Appoints National Disaster Relief Fund

The President has appointed the members of the National Disaster Relief Fund, which will be chaired by Mrs Lekha Nair, the Principal Secretary for President’s Office Administration, effective 30th January 2013.

Members
Chair : Mrs Lekha Nair
Members: Mr. Patrick Payet
Mr. Alain De Commarmond
Ms Colette Servina
Mr. Bernard Pool
Mr Nirmal Jivan Shah

The Fund replaces the National Emergency Foundation created in 2005, with the introduction of new legislation yesterday which allows for the  incorporation of the foundation’s assets into the new fund.

Those affected by the flooding disaster who are seeking financial assistance still need to make their requests at the District Administration Office.

For those who wish to make donations to the Fund, the account number at Nouvobanq, Seychelles.

All cheques should be made on National Disaster Relief Fund.

In addition please note the central email is ndrf@gov.sc. Members could be contacted to give additional details in regards to the accounts.