The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced distribution of palliatives to vulnerable households across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
Distribution of the palliative food items, scheduled to take place for two days, commenced simultaneously at Kwali, Kuje and Abaji Area Councils on Monday.
Speaking on behalf of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Kuje Area Council, Mandate Secretary, Agriculture & Rural Development Secretariat, Lawan Kolo Geidam, said the distribution of the items was in line with efforts of the FCT Administration to ensure that the items reach out to vulnerable residents who bear the brunt of the fuel subsidy removal.
In his words “This noble gesture aligns with the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu which aims to instill hope for a better future for all Nigerians. Under this phase of the distribution, we are bringing the items closer to the people, ensuring direct outreach to the vulnerable groups. I am proud to inform you that this exercise is taking place simultaneously in all six (6) Area Councils of the FCT.”
At kwali, Secretary, Area Council Services Secretariat, Bitrus Garki, explained that the exercise was part of the FCTA’s distribution of palliatives to vulnerable residents, adding that each Area Council would get not less than 1640 bags of rice and maize.
“You may recall that about two weeks ago, the FCT Administration organised an event where some of the food items were distributed to various groups.
“This includes Area Councils, representatives of 17 Chiefdoms, religious organisations, civil servants and vulnerable groups.
“The feedback we received from that exercise was incredibly encouraging, which is why we are expanding the distribution today”.
At Abaji, the Secretary, Ibrahim Aminu, in the speech of the Honourable Minister, urged the beneficiaries to utilize the items for the betterment of their families, advising them against selling the items, stressing that the gesture was meant to provide sustenance in this challenging times.
According to him, the initiative was an integral part of the Federal Government’s approach to mitigate the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy which unfortunately has resulted in increased food market prices.
