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.
This is in addition to the resolutions reached at yesterday’s Expanded Security Council Meeting, which Governor Inuwa Yahaya presided over.
To this end, the Governor approved 1,000 bags each of 50 kg sorghum 25 kg rice and 1,000 cartons of spaghetti pasta for 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, youth and women groups, and people living with disabilities, among other vulnerable members of society.
This will mark the 19th time the government will extend such support to the people of Gombe State as part of ongoing efforts to provide relief and sustain the well-being of the state’s residents during these challenging times.
The food palliative is expected to significantly alleviate the hardships experienced by many in the state, especially the most vulnerable.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya remains committed to implementing effective measures to support the citizens and ensure their resilience, fostering social stability amid economic challenges.
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