In a bid to alleviate economic hardship, the Federal Government has distributed more than 5,000 (10kg) bags of rice, 500 bags of fertilizers, 500 PoS machines, and 300 gas cylinders to the underprivileged in Anambra State. This initiative was spearheaded by the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, at the Ndi Ichie Hall, Umudioka community, Awka South Local Government Area, on Wednesday.
Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye reassured the beneficiaries that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to improving their welfare and security. She emphasized that the distribution of palliatives is part of the president’s strategy to mitigate the impacts of challenging economic policies.
During her speech, the minister urged patience from Nigerians, explaining that President Tinubu is working tirelessly to fix the numerous issues he inherited upon assuming office. She highlighted that these palliatives are designed to help ease the difficulties caused by current economic changes.
Kennedy-Ohanenye personally supervised the distribution to ensure that the items reached the intended recipients, assuring the public that the era of palliative diversion is over.
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“My appointment is divinely orchestrated, and I am here to serve the people with all my heart,” she said. “President Tinubu has made it clear that the poor must feel a positive impact. Starting October 15, we will launch the ‘Integrity Ambassador and Brigade’ initiative, supported by the army, to fight against social misconduct.”
The minister also mentioned that further support, including cash loans and agricultural inputs, will be rolled out in the coming days. She assured the beneficiaries that the government is taking steps to ensure transparency, urging them not to fear providing their BVN details when requested, as part of the verification process for additional benefits.
Yinka Okpeke, the CEO of Smart Gas, who donated the gas cylinders, explained that her partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs was motivated by the hardships faced by women. She hopes the initiative will reduce their reliance on firewood for cooking, making their lives easier.
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, represented by Commissioner for Women Affairs, Ify Obinabo, commended the minister for her dedication to uplifting women and children in the state.
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