Governor Dauda Lawal has on Monday flagged off the distribution of hundreds of thousands of assorted bags of food items to the vulnerable households in Zamfara State.
The gesture according to the Governor’s spokesman Sullivan Baka Idris was a donation from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
He stated that the ceremony for the flagg off took place at the premises of the Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs in Gusau.
NEMA was represented at the ceremony by the North West Director of the Agency Dr. Ishaya Chonoko who stood in for the Hajiya Zubaida Umar.
Governor of Zamfara in a remark stated that the gesture came at a crucial time when people are facing significant challenges due to armed bandit activities.
“I wish to express my gratitude to Mr President for his determination to end the menace of insecurity, as without this commitment, no meaningful achievements can be recorded in any sector that contributes to development.”.
“This assistance will undoubtedly provide much-needed relief to the beneficiaries and significantly support the ongoing efforts of the State Government in this regard”.
“This effort by the Federal Government will complement my administration’s efforts to address the longstanding problem of banditry in the state and provide succor to our teeming populace.
“Since my assumption in office as the Governor, I have been working tirelessly to garner support for our fight against banditry and support the vulnerable people across the state, especially women, children, and the elderly. On behalf of the good people of Zamfara, I thank the Federal Government for this and numerous other supports extended to our state.
“Needless to say, these items will go a long way in alleviating the food difficulties faced by our people. I, therefore, urge those receiving the items to make the best use of them.
“With these few remarks, it is my pleasure, on behalf of the Government and the good people of Zamfara State, to receive 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted commodities and flag off their distribution to vulnerable residents of Zamfara State.
“May Almighty Allah continue to crown all our efforts with success at various levels of governance. May He also restore the legendary harmonious coexistence among our people. May these commodities serve their intended purpose of providing immediate relief to the vulnerable persons across the state.”
