The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has warned all staff and other stakeholders involved in the distribution process, to shun every temptation to divert the palliative items
The Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the FCTA, Lawan Geidam who represented the FCT Minister at the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) distribution Centre in Apo, said the administration would remain committed to initiatives that strengthen citizens’ confidence in the government’s policies.
He explained that the vulnerable persons in the society were the worst hit by the fuel subsidy removal, hence the need to prioritise their concerns, as palliative distribution continues.
“The commitment to sustaining the palliative distribution demonstrates the administration’s dedication to providing ongoing support to vulnerable residents in the FCT. The initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden caused by the removal of fuel subsidies and ensure that essential food items reach those most in need.“
At the Bwari Area Council, distribution centre, the Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat (SDS) Ibrahim Aminu, who monitored the exercise, said that the administration will not take lightly any act of sabotage from anyone involved in the distribution processes.
He said, “Under this phase of distribution, we have brought the items closer to the people to ensure direct outreach, therefore an individual or stakeholder is not allowed to divert the palliatives meant for the poor people, let them get it.”
Earlier, the Chairman of AMAC, Christopher Maikalangu urged the administration to allocate more palliative materials to his Area Council, noting that it is the largest out of the six Councils in FCT.
He warned that all the materials received have been distributed in all the wards, ensuring that it gets to those who deserve it.
The Chairman, Bwari Area Council, John Gabaya urged residents who are economically viable to allow the less privileged people to get the items.
Gabaya noted that, “These palliatives are only for those that are poor or don’t have means of survival, so government officials and appointees should not partake in the sharing, poverty will come upon anyone that hijack the items.“
