Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that the 120 trucks of assorted grains procured by the State Government to complement the 46 trucks of food palliative by the Federal government will commence next week.
The governor made the disclosure when he met with all the Emirs from the eight Emirate Councils, the 25 Local Government Council Chairmen and the Imams Forum at the Government House Minna.
He said the distribution will be done across all the 25 local government areas of the State and will be coordinated by all the Emirs in the 8th Emirate Councils.
The governor further stated that Council Chairmen, Religious Leaders, security agents and all other relevant stakeholders in the State will be included in the distribution process to ensure effective and fair distribution.
He advised all involved to be responsible and not sabotage the effort as anyone found wanting would be dealt with accordingly.
On the forthcoming Ramadan, Governor Bago disclosed that feeding centres would be established in all the Local government areas of the State to feed Muslims in the month of Ramadan.
He appreciated the Religious Scholars for their fervent prayers and encouraged them to continue to pray for the State and the Country at large for prosperity.
Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers Alh. Yahaya Abubakar who commended Farmer Governor for his leadership style, said Traditional Institutions will harmonise their structures, that of the State down to the Ward level to achieve the desired results.
Bologi Ibrahim.
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
