The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of food and nutritional items to thousands of vulnerable and physically challenged people in Kebbi State.
The Minister for State of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Alhaji Yusuf Tanko Sununu, flagged off the exercise in Birnin Kebbi, stating that the initiative is aimed at supporting communities affected by humanitarian crises in the state.
Sununu said the intervention covers the distribution of food items as well as nutritional supplies and medicines to hospitals, children’s care centres, and other vulnerable groups. He added that there are plans to extend the support to other senatorial zones across Kebbi State.
According to him, the programme aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which is designed to cushion the effects of humanitarian crises across the country. The food items provided include rice, millet, beans, maize, cooking oil, and other nutrition-supporting commodities.
Speaking at the event, Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State commended the Federal Government for the intervention. He stressed that the distribution would significantly alleviate the plight of vulnerable residents in the state.
The governor assured that his administration would continue to support federal efforts aimed at reducing poverty, hunger, and disease. He also urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items provided and promised further support for the people of the state.
Idris encouraged residents to reciprocate the gesture by supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term.
Radio Nigeria reports that beneficiaries expressed appreciation to both the federal and state governments, noting that the assistance arrived at a critical time.
The distribution exercise was officially flagged off by the Governor and assisted by the State Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, alongside senior federal and state officials.
