The Gombe State government has dispatched truckloads of essential food items to all the11 local government areas of the state for onward distribution to the most vulnerable persons.
This is as directed by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, according to his Director General on Press Affairs, Ismaila Misilli today.
Each LGA has been allocated 1,000 bags of 50 kg sorghum, 1,000 bags of 25 kg rice, and 1,000 cartons of spaghetti pasta.
Beyond the distribution to the 11 LGAs, an additional 5,000 bags each of rice and sorghum and 5,000 cartons of spaghetti pasta will be distributed to groups, including faith-based organizations, civil society groups, trade unions, student unions such as the Gombe State Students Association (GOSSA) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), as well as tsangaya and almajiri schools.
Also to benefit are youths and women groups, and people living with disabilities, as directed by the Governor to ensure that the relief package reaches those who are mostly in need, especially in the face of the current economic hardship.
This distribution is just one of many efforts by the government to support the citizens during difficult times.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya remains committed to implementing effective measures to support the citizens and ensure their resilience to foster social stability amid economic challenges.
The Governor also remains grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his numerous interventions and initiatives to address the economic challenges facing the nation in this challenging period.
