Governor Ahmed Ododo’s government says it has distributed 100 truckloads of rice to Kogi residents to celebrate Christmas and New Year.
This was announced in a statement by information commissioner Kingsley Fanwo on Friday.
According to the statement, the gesture aims to alleviate the burden of rising food costs in the festive period.
It noted that the initiative underscored the governor’s commitment to the welfare of the people.
“In addition to this gesture, the governor ordered the payment of salaries to civil servants on December 14. The governor has once again demonstrated his unbending commitment to the welfare of the people, in line with his oath to defend and promote the interests of Kogi citizens.
“His actions continue to reflect his determination to prioritise the needs of the masses,” stated the Kogi government.
It explained that to ensure equitable distribution, the governor has directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to oversee the process and prevent political interference.
The statement said measures have been implemented to prevent the distribution from being hijacked by politicians or other interest groups.
The rice distribution is part of a broader strategy by Mr Ododo’s administration to cushion the effects of economic hardship on Kogi residents, particularly during the festive season.
(NAN)
