Gov. Buni distributes food items to 120,000 vulnerable households
Story from Sa’adatu Maina, DAMATURU
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has initiated the distribution of assorted food items as Ramadan palliatives to 120,000 vulnerable households across the 17 local government areas of the state.
During the distribution event held at the Government House Damaturu’s event center, Governor Buni emphasised that the food palliatives aim to provide much-needed relief to the people of Yobe, particularly the most vulnerable members of the community.
Governor Buni highlighted the state’s commitment to assisting those in need, citing the various interventions carried out through the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).
The governor emphasised the importance of utilising the experience gained over the years in distributing essential materials and resettling displaced persons to ensure that the support reaches those who truly require assistance.
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“The distribution we are about to launch now is indeed massive, targeting 120,000 vulnerable households to cushion the effects of the economic hardships,and to provide food to the vulnerable persons and others who are actually in need.
“We have procured over 50,000 bags of assorted food items, including rice, Maize, Millet, and Sorghum for distribution in the 17 local government areas in the state.
“The distribution process is designed through a cluster of representatives of People Living With Disabilities, Mosques, Churches,and Orphanages, IDPs and other vulnerable groups selected across the 178 wards”, said the Governor
He commended the federal government of Nigeria through the NG-Cares, the North East Development Commission (NEDC), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and all other partners for complementing and supporting our effort towards providing relief to the citizenry.
Gov. Buni directed the State Emergency Management Agency to work closely with the security agencies to ensure safe transportation and distribution of the materials to the targeted beneficiaries.
He also directed the local government committees to ensure transparency and accountability, and with priority given to People Living with Disabilities, the weak and elderly persons, Nursing and expectant mothers, retirees, and low level civil servants.
