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Subsidy: Kwara Constitutes Palliative Distribution C’ttee 

by Abdullahi Olesin
2 years ago
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The chief press secretary to Kwara State governor,Rafiu Ajakaye, addressing newsmen in Ilorin, the state capital on Friday. Photo by Abdullahi Olesin, Ilorin.

The chief press secretary to Kwara State governor,Rafiu Ajakaye, addressing newsmen in Ilorin, the state capital on Friday. Photo by Abdullahi Olesin, Ilorin.

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The Kwara State Government, on Friday, confirmed receipt of N2bn out of the N4bn relief funds that the federal government released for purchase of rice to be distributed to vulnerable persons in the state as part of measures to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal.

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The state government also said it awaits a balance of N2bn of the funds as well as N1bn worth of maize (40,000 bags) which the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is selling to each state from the national strategic reserve.

The chief press secretary to Kwara State governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, made these disclosures at a news conference he addressed at the Government House, Ilorin on Friday.

Consequently, to ensure transparency, Ajakaye said the palliatives will be overseen exclusively by a committee headed by the Kwara State Police Commissioner, Ebun-Oluwarotimi Adelesi.

Other members of the committee include the Emir of Shonga, Dr. Haliru Yahya, state chairman of Jama’átu Nasrul Islam, chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe and Mrs Grace Funke Bolaji (both representing of civil society organisations ( CSOs); chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Dr Saudat Abdulbaqi, Mr. Steven Awoyale (youth), a representative of the DSS, a female representative each from the ‘disability’ community and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and a permanent secretary in the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Alh Abdulrahman Babatunde (secretary).

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Ajakaye added: “We wish to explain in context the details of the N5bn federal government’s relief package earlier reported in the media. Each state is to receive N4bn to purchase bags of rice in the current market value and distribute same to citizens in the state, with the most vulnerable persons as the first priority. This is as agreed at the National Economic Council.

“Each state is to also receive N1bn worth of maize from the strategic national reserve through the Central Bank of Nigeria. This is not in form of cash; it is maize. As of Friday August 18, 2023, the Kwara State Government has received N2bn of the N4bn. It awaits the balance. The state also awaits the maize from the CBN. It is important to mention that 48% (N1, 920,000,000.00) of the N4bn is a noninterest loan that will be paid back over a period of 20 months at N120, 000,000.00 monthly. This deduction begins in November.

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“Similarly, the state government hereby confirms receipt of the remaining three trucks of the bags of rice. The government had on August 8, 2023 announced delivery of two truckloads of bags of rice, while awaiting three more. Distribution of the remaining three truckloads has commenced through various channels of reaching out to the public, including lawmakers who represent the 24 state constituencies and other stakeholders in the state.

 

“The state government, again, urges that these palliatives be shared in the spirit of fairness to all, particularly to the most vulnerable persons, because it is simply impractical for everyone to get at the same time.

“The government appeals to members of the public to remain patient and calm as multi-layered steps are being taken in phases, including huge interventions to support massive food production, local production of gas-powered vehicles, support for small and medium scale enterprises, manufacturing and other businesses, to boost the economy and ease the difficulties arising from the removal of fuel subsidy.

“The governor commends the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the several initiatives of the Federal Government to bring ease to the people. The Governor reassures all Kwarans of his commitments to their welfare at this time and always,” the CPS stated.


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