The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Engr. Abubakar Ohere on Thursday alongside the Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello CON, flagged off the distribution of rice palliatives to the most vulnerable persons.
Sen. Ohere said the government has adopted a non-partisanship, fairness and equity approach in distributing the items.
The Senator while responding to journalist, said the palliatives are only a show of empathy with the people as more sustainable initiatives would be implemented in phases.
According to him, this is only a fraction of what we have done to identify with the people at this very critical moment of our national life.
“Palliatives are a stop-gap measure to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy on the most vulnerable among us.
“Today, we are flagging off the distribution of the first consignments of rice and other items from the Kogi State government.
“We are distributing over 300,000 bags of rice in this phase. Beneficiaries will be identified on a nonpartisan basis by the committee of eminent Kogites.
“This committee has continued to consult with different blocs of our communities as well as evidence-based registers of vulnerable people domiciled with key agencies of government.
“We are a resilient people. I have no doubt that we will emerge from this tough situation much better and stronger as a nation.
“On this note, It’s a great pleasure and honour joining my leader, His Excellency, Alh. Yahaya Bello to flag off the distribution of these palliative.
“I urge our people to trust the committee to do justice to the assignment, bearing in mind that the whole essence of this modest effort is to show concern to the plight of the people, especially the most vulnerable among us,” the Senator said.
