From Celestine Ihejirika, Jalingo
Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has cautioned the 16 local government council chairmen against diverting grains meant for vulnerable residents across the state.
The warning was issued in Jalingo during the distribution of assorted palliative grains aimed at easing economic hardship and providing support to vulnerable groups.
The development follows the distribution of relief materials by the state government in collaboration with the chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. A total of 30,000 bags of 50kg maize and 15,000 bags of 10kg rice were handed over to local government council chairmen for onward distribution.
While presenting the items, Governor Kefas, represented by the Chairman of the State Palliative Committee, Hon. Sale Sa’ad, explained that the maize was provided by the Taraba State Government, while the rice was donated by the Dangote Group, noting that the gesture has become an annual intervention.
“Aliko Dangote as a friend of the state has consistently supported the state in impacting lives positively,” he said.
He stated that distribution of both rice and maize would be carried out through the 16 local government councils, stressing that strict measures must be followed to ensure the items reach the most vulnerable.
“I urged council chairmen to ensure transparency and fairness in the distribution process,” he said.
He further noted that the release of 30,000 bags of maize for distribution across the state reflects Governor Kefas’ compassion towards the people.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Prof. Nicolas Namessan, commended the governor for the initiative, stressing the need to ensure that the items reach the intended beneficiaries.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the state, Hon. Moses Maihankali, appreciated the governor for the maize distribution.
He also thanked Aliko Dangote for the rice donation and assured that all council chairmen would ensure equitable distribution of the items across communities.
