He charged beneficiaries not to sale the food but encouraged Benue citizens to go back to the farms, urging the people to no matter how small, cultivate what they would eat with their families
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, has commenced the 2nd phase of palliative distribution to poor and vulnerable citizens in the state.
Speaking at the event, held at IBB Square, Wednesday, in Makurdi, where 23,200 bags of rice and 24,000 bags of maize were distributed to the most vulnerable, Executive Secretary, SEMA, James Iorpuu, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and Governor Hyacinth Alia for their unwavering support.
Iorpuu apologized for the delay in distribution, citing the need to ensure the items reached those who needed them most, assuring beneficiaries that the process would be seamless and efficient.
He announced that local government councils, received their share of palliatives in June, adding they have been excluded from this phase.
According to Iorpuu, traditional rulers will receive food items directly through the Tor Tiv and Ochidoma, stressing that a sharing timetable has been designed to maintain order and ensure fair distribution.
He urged beneficiaries to cooperate with the distribution schedule to avoid delays, reiterating the state government’s commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind.
The SEMA boss further revealed that the palliative distribution is part of the state government’s efforts to alleviate hardships faced by Benue citizens, and SEMA’s initiative aims at providing essential support to vulnerable population in the state.
Governor Hyacinth Alia, represented at the flag off by his Principal Private Secretary, PPS, Emmanuel Chemge, commended the federal government for always supporting the state in its trying moments.
He charged beneficiaries not to sale the food but encouraged Benue citizens to go back to the farms, urging the people to no matter how small, cultivate what they would eat with their families without depending solely on arms as that is not the culture of Benue people.