Governor Siminalayi Fubara, yesterday, confirmed Rivers State Government\u2019s receipt of N2billion and 16,800 bags of rice as part of the palliatives to help the poorest of the poor deal with the biting effect of the fuel subsidy removal in the State.
\nThe governor, who disclosed this while inaugurating the state\u2019s Palliatives Distribution Committee, explained that the N2billion came from the Federal Government while the rice was put together and shared among the states by the Nigerian Governors\u2019 Forum (NGF).
\nA statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Rivers State Governor, Boniface Onyedi, at the Government House in Port Harcourt, quoted the governor as saying that, \u201cThe country is at a cross-road because of the removal of subsidy which has brought much hardship in the lives and businesses of virtually everyone.
\n\u201cFor that reason, states, the Federal Government and other well-meaning individuals are providing succour under the circumstance. In that order, the NGF in their bid to alleviate the situation, decided to distribute to each state, about 16,800 bags of rice.\u201d
\n\u201cWe are also in receipt of N2billion, which is part of the relief measure. It is not just about sharing money, but applying it to something that will touch the lives of those that are in dire need, those going through much pressure at this particular moment. We will come up with a decision very soon, and we will give your (committee) directive on what to do when the time comes.
\nOn modalities for fair sharing of the rice, Fubara said, \u201cthe rice is not about party, it is about the State. We thought it wise and proper to bring in all the Local Government (LG) chairmen, since you represent your respective areas. You are not the LG chairman of the PDP, but the LG chairman of your entire LGA.
\n\u201cI won\u2019t tell you what to do, but I think it should be a communal formula. My major charge to you is to ensure that in the course of discharging this duty, don\u2019t tag it party. Though it may not solve the entire problem, it will touch those who really need this support.\u201d
\nOn the Chairman, Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb Desmond Akawor, chairing the Palliative Distribution Committee, the governor explained, \u201cIt is not because he is PDP chairman, but because he is quite knowledgeable in handling these kinds of assignments and he does them very well. I have also taken the time to bring members of the EXCO in on this team.
\n\u201cThis is a call to service. Take it as a very serious assignment, as whatever you are doing will definitely rub off on us as a government.\u201d
\nIn his response, the state Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who is also Chairman of the Palliative Distribution Committee, Amb. Desmond Akawor noted, \u201cWe know we are going through excruciating pains at this point in time in the history of this country. For us to have been given this assignment, we consider it very solemn.
\n\u201cFor our state, we have already been doing this through various channels to alleviate the sufferings of our people. We give you one assurance; we will not disappoint you.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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