Kaduna State government has flag – off the distribution of second batch of different categories of palliatives to the poor, vulnerable and underserved citizens of the State worth11.4 Billion naira.
The State governor, Malam Uba Sani while flagging off the distribution in Kaduna said his government will continue to take all measures to bring succour to the poor and vulnerable in the state.
He explained that, 128 Trucks of Rice and Maize worth 3.4 Billion naira are been distributed to the poor and needy citizens of Kaduna State.
“We are targeting 200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand) Households, approximately 1,000,000 (One Million) persons. The trucks carrying Rice and Maize have left for various local governments to ease the suffering of our less privileged citizens”
Malam Uba Sani further stated that, the sum of 4.2 Billion naira has been earmarked for distribution of cash, grants, fertilizer, farm inputs and implements to vulnerable households, smallholder farmers, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs.
While others are Persons With Disability, Internally Displaced Persons IDPs, Orphans, Market Women and Youths. 9,800 poor and vulnerable households, including over 1000 persons with disability have started receiving alerts.
“As I am speaking to you now, 9,800 poor and vulnerable households, including over 1000 persons with disability have started receiving alerts. They are receiving N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) each”
“We have commenced the release of grants to 7,500 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). MSMEs are getting between N100,000 and N500,000, up to N1,000,000, depending on the size of their businesses. Fertilizer and other farm inputs and implements are being distributed to 5,091 farmers”
Governor Uba Sani further stated that, 3.3 Billion has been released for payment of Pension and Gratuities, as well as Death Benefits to families of deceased civil servants.
He said the Beneficiaries have started receiving alerts while the total number of beneficiaries stands at 1338.
Equally, Civil servants have also started benefitting from the state 500 Million Revolving Loan Scheme.
Malam Uba Sani also disclosed that, his government has put in place a robust security arrangement to protect the trucks conveying rice and maize to various locations.
“Any attempt by anybody or group to hijack or divert the trucks would be visited with the full weight of the law. We therefore solicit the full support and cooperation of our citizens to ensure a hitch-free palliatives distribution exercise”
Some of the beneficiaries commended the bold of Governor Uba Sani to bring succour to the people.
COV/AMINU DALHATU
