Jigawa State government has flagged off the distribution of 59,000 bags of 25kg of rice and assorted grains to less privileged persons across the 287 political wards of the state.
In his speech at the flag off at Dutse Government House, Governor Umar Namadi said the federal government delivered the food items for emergency distribution to the people.
He said the assorted food items include 13,825 bags of sorghum, 9,500 bags of millet, 11,500 bags of maize and 24,000 bags of rice.
“To ensure we reach more households, the state government has topped-off with 23,000 cartons of noodles, 5,000 bags of rice, 500 bags of sorghum and 5,000 bags of maize respectively, “ the governor stated.
The commissioner for special duties, Hon. Auwal Dalladi Sankara, said, the beneficiaries were selected from across the 27 local government areas of the state.
He said the distribution was a continuation of series of palliatives and empowerment packages embarked upon by Governor Umar Namadi from which over three million people had benefited in the state.
