President Bola Tinubu Directs Immediate Release of Grains and Palliatives
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to promptly release and distribute grains and palliatives to FCT residents. This measure aims to alleviate economic hardship.
Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, the Minister of State for the FCT, conveyed this directive during an emergency meeting with stakeholders and chairpersons from the six area councils within the FCT. The letter from the Presidency, dated February 29, 2024, emphasizes the urgency of the situation.
A committee has been established to oversee the distribution within the next two weeks. The goal is to efficiently provide the palliatives.