Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off a fresh phase of palliatives which is targeting about 300,000 households with about six persons per household to reach one million and eight hundred thousand (1.8m) persons in need.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Isa Gusau, said Zulum launched the distribution on Tuesday at Muna IDPs camp in Jere Local Government Area.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recently declared an emergency on food security across the country. In compliance with the declaration and to complement the Federal Government’s efforts to alleviate the suffering caused by fuel subsidy removal, we have since rolled out a palliative distribution initiative targeting 300,000 households,” Zulum said.
He also said the initial distribution of palliative was in Gwoza and three communities in Kukawa LGA which include Baga, Cross Kauwa and Doron Baga.
Zulum said the initiative is aimed at reducing the hardship caused by the fuel subsidy removal for the average of 300,000 most vulnerable families.
The governor is giving each eligible beneficiary N5,000 cash, a bag of rice, a bag of beans and one wrapper (for women).
Zulum said his administration will prioritize the welfare of the people and ensure that all measures are put in place to alleviate the hardship faced by citizens.
The governor urged citizens to give maximum support to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that the hardship resulting from the fuel subsidy removal is temporary.
“I want to urge the people of Borno State to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I want you to understand that subsidy is not sustainable, we understand that people will feel the impact adversely at the initial stage, but in the long run, it will be beneficial to all of us”, Zulum said.
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum on Tuesday distributed 400 houses to vulnerable IDPs from five communities displaced by Boko Haram insurgents. The communities are Maibukarti, Jibrinti, Mainari Shuwa, Mainari Kanuri and Tilori.
The 400 houses are sited at a resettlement estate constructed by Borno State Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement.
During a brief ceremony, Governor Zulum also shared resettlement packages to the 400 households allotted the houses.
Each household got rice, maize grain, mats, wrapper and cash support.
