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COVID-19 Palliatives: Governor Wike Reaches Out To The People Of Andoni
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike on Sunday distributed foodstuffs to all the wards of Andoni Local Government Area, to cushion the effect of the sit-at-home directive of the State Government.
Governor Wike who was represented by the Chairman of the Rivers State COVID-19 Palliatives Committee, Ambassador Desmond Akawor urged the selected leaders to ensure that the foodstuffs get to everyone.
He said that Governor Wike resolved to distribute the foodstuffs because markets have been closed and the State Government needed to intervene to alleviate the suffering of the people.
He said that after the first phase, the people of the area will also benefit from more Palliatives from the State Government.
Special Adviser to the Governor on NDDC Matters, Barrister Erastus Awortu said Governor Wike has proved to be a leader who loves his people.
Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area, Paul Lawrence Paul thanked Governor Wike for this critical intervention to alleviate the suffering of the people as the State Government fights coronavirus.
Pastor Solomon Jackson (Ward 1) , Barr. Perfect Esukuile (Ward 2) and Mrs Grace James (Ward 4) assured Governor Wike that they will share the foodstuffs to the less privileged in their communities.
Rev. Alexander Amachree (Ward 6) and Mrs Egwung Paul (Ward 6) said that they will ensure that the people feel the impact of Governor Wike’s benevolence.