The governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has flagged-off the distribution of palliatives in the state, reminding the citizens that the items for distribution are meant for all Imo citizens regardless of their political affiliation.
Governor Uzodimma spoke at the premises of the Imo State Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Government on Egbu road, Owerri where he also inspected the warehouse containing thousands of bags of rice procured by the government for distribution.
He confirmed that “Imo State has received her own. Out of the N4 billion, N2 billion has been released to Imo State,” the Governor flagged off the distribution with a template that is all inclusive and captured all segments of Imo society.”
Governor Uzodimma thanked President Bola Tinubu, for his thoughtfulness over the palliatives and determination to ensure that Nigerians, including Imo citizens, are not subjected to much hardship following the removal of the fuel subsidy.
“You recall the incident of the policy of the removal of fuel subsidy, and the temporary hardship that followed. That policy was one of the most cogent policies that this government has taken to be able to save our economy from collapse.
“The policy we observed; came with some initial challenges which include high cost of living and poverty in the land. The federal government deliberately brought out measures that will cushion the effects of those negative impacts occasioned by the policy. The Federal Government working with State governments have lined up a lot of measures and actions. The federal government of recent supported all the States with what they called fiscal support. I can confirm that Imo State has received her own.”
According to him, the federal government also worked out a programme to distribute food products to states, through the state government. Uzodimma revealed that out of the N4 billion, N2 billion has been released to Imo State of which the remaining N2 billion will be released very soon.
While indicating that the federal government will deliver maize worth of N1 billion to the 36 states of the federation which means that N1 billion worth of maize will also be delivered to Imo State. The Governor indicated that they are waiting to take delivery of the maize.
