Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has directed that the 1, 200 bags of rice received from the Federal Government should be
immediately distributed to the less privileged through local government structures in the state.
A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary Rafiu Ajakaye on Tuesday said the two truckloads of rice were received on Thursday.
“The government took delivery of the rice on Thursday. The Governor has now directed that these be shared with the less privileged immediately. The local government authorities are to supervise the distribution.
“The Governor demands that various stakeholders, especially community-based groups and traditional institutions, be consulted to generate the list of the beneficiaries on a non-partisan basis.
“The state government, meanwhile, is still awaiting delivery of three more trucks of bags of rice, which would be distributed in like manner.
“The Governor expresses profound appreciation to the Federal Government, especially President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the kind gesture,” the statement said.
Kwara State Government had earlier rolled out several palliatives to cushion the efforts of the removal of fuel subsidies, including the
ongoing e-process to give stipends to students of Kwara State origin.
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