By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON
In a move to mitigate the current economic challenges faced by residents of Gombe State, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the distribution of essential food items to the most vulnerable persons across the state.
A statement signed by thev Director-General (Press Affairs)Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, made available on Tuesday August 6, 2024 said that this is further to the resolutions reached at an Expanded Security Council Meeting presided over by Governor Inuwa Yahaya, yesterday.
To this end, 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 extensive food palliative will also see the distribution of 5,000 bags and cartons of the same items to faith-based groups, civil society organizations, unions and associations, students unions (GOSSA and NANS), 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.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya remains committed to implementing effective measures to support the citizens and ensure their resilience to foster social stability amid economic challenges.
