In a move to mitigate the current economic challenges faced by residents of Gombe State, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, has approved the distribution of essential food items to the most vulnerable persons across the state.
This is further to the resolutions reached at an Expanded Security Council Meeting presided over by Yahaya on Monday.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Director-General Press Affairs Gombe Government House Ismaila Misilli, disclosing that the governor approved 1, 000 bags each of 50 KG Sorghum and 25 KG rice, and 1,000 cartons of spaghetti pasta to deserving beneficiaries in the 11 local government areas of Gombe State.
The statement partly read, “The extensive food palliative will also see the distribution of 5,000 bags and cartons of the same items to faith-based groups, civil society organisations, unions and associations, students unions Gombe State Students’ Association and National Association of Nigerian Students, tsangaya and almajiri schools, youths and women groups and people living with disabilities among other vulnerable members of the society.
“This will mark the 19th time the government will be extending such support to the people of Gombe State as part of ongoing efforts to provide relief and sustain the well-being of the residents of the state during these challenging times.
“The food palliative is expected to significantly aid in alleviating the hardships being experienced by many in the state, especially the most vulnerable ones.”
The statement added that Yahaya remains committed to implementing effective measures to support the citizens and ensure their resilience to foster social stability amid economic challenges.
