THE Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun distributing palliatives to vulnerable families in the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The distribution of palliative food items, which is expected to last two days, began today at Kwali, Kuje, and Abaji Area Councils.
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 was in line with the FCT Administration’s efforts to ensure that the items reach vulnerable residents who bear the brunt of the removal of fuel subsidies.
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.”
Bitrus Garki, explained at kwali, Secretary, Area Council Services Secretariat, 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 organized an event where some of the food items were distributed to various groups.
“This includes Area Councils, representatives of 17 Chiefdoms, religious organizations, civil servants and vulnerable groups.
“The feedback we received from that exercise was incredibly encouraging, which is why we are expanding the distribution today”.
The secretary, Ibrahim Aminu, at Abaji asked the beneficiaries to use the items for the welfare of their families, advising them against selling the items and emphasizing that the gesture was designed to offer sustenance in these difficult times.
According to him, the program was an integral component of the Federal Government’s strategy to alleviate the consequences of the loss of fuel subsidies, which has sadly resulted in higher food market price
