Katsina State Government has announced the successful delivery of twenty trucks of rice allocated by the federal government to the state.
The Acting Governor, Malam Faruq Lawal Jobe confirmed this during a meeting with critical stakeholders, interest groups, heads of security agencies, members of the executive council, the legislature, and the chairmen of the thirty-four local governments at the presidential banquet hall,.Katsina Government House on Monday.
To that effect, Malam Jobe said the state government has established a committee to ensure the equitable distribution of the rice to its intended beneficiaries.
To further alleviate the hardship faced by residents, Malam Jobe said the state government also sold 78,000 bags of grains and 173,000 bags of grains worth over N10.6 billion at subsidized rates to residents in the state.
In addition to that, the Katsina Acting Governor said the state
government also provided 400,000 bags of fertilizer to farmers at a subsidized rate, engaged more extension workers, and provided chemicals, all aimed at encouraging people to return to farming.
Malam Jobe emphasized that the state government has provided several palliative supports to vulnerable groups and the entire population of the state. Primarily, he mentioned the distribution of 31,000 bags of rice and stipends given free of charge to the elderly and vulnerable across the state.
The Katsina Acting Governor commended Katsina State Care Authority (KT-CARE) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
for actively providing empowerment support and relief assistance to the state’s residents. He stated that while KT-CARE has provided empowerment support amounting to N300 million, SEMA has so far supported victims with over N63,000 000 on relief materials.
Concerning the 1st August planned nationwide protest, Malam Jobe acknowledged the challenges faced by resident in the state. He urged the organizers to protest peacefully and avoid actions that could lead to loss of lives and properties.
