Gov Idris Flags Off Distribution of Food Items To Vulnerable People In Kebbi

Kebbi State governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, the Kauran Gwandu, has flagged off the distribution of food items to vulnerable people in the state.

The food items were donated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, Saudi Arabia.

The food items which were made available to support 2,450 vulnerable people in the state, include 25kg bags of rice, beans, Masa Vita flour, tomato paste, Maggi cubes, groundnut oil, and salt.

Governor Nasir Idris’ Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that the distribution exercise was launched at the Government Warehouse in Bulasa, near Birnin Kebbi, on Wednesday.

 Represented by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Tafida, Governor Idris extended the gratitude of the government and people of Kebbi State to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

‘This administration is deeply grateful for the support of the Kingdom to the people of Kebbi. This is not the first time the Kingdom is coming to our aid, and we appreciate the good relationship between us, especially regarding Hajj matters.

Kebbi is thankful for the intervention of the King Salman Humanitarian & Relief Centre, for bringing succour to our people. We also appreciate the Federal Government and NEMA for their sustained support for the victims of floods and other disasters in Kebbi. The  Governor Nasir Idris administration  remains dedicated to uplifting the welfare of our people’ the governor said.

The Director General of NEMA, Hajiya Zubaida Umar, represented by the Director of Special Duties, Hajiya Fatima Qassim, said the food items distributed through the agency aimed to ease the hardships faced by those affected by natural and human-induced disasters.

‘The King Salman Centre has entrusted NEMA with the distribution of food baskets for the vulnerable people since 2018. This latest donation targets Kebbi and Adamawa states, with 2,450 food baskets allocated to Kebbi beneficiaries identified and profiled by NEMA in collaboration with SEMA’ she said.

She  also highlighted the significance of the distribution ahead of the Ramadan fasting period, praising Saudi Arabia for demonstrating friendship and brotherhood to Nigerians.

Hajiya Zubaida also commended the President Bola Tinubu admnistration for its commitment to addressing the needs of disaster victims, while thanking Kebbi State for partnering with NEMA’s Sokoto office to ensure effective service delivery.

The Chairman of the Kebbi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Hon. Bello Yakubu, Rilisco, expressed gratitude to the King Salman Centre for its relief efforts and acknowledged Hajiya Zubaida Umar’s unwavering dedication to supporting vulnerable communities in Kebbi and across the country–Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you