LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered 37,000 bags of various food items, authorized by the federal government, to the Borno government.
The handover took place in Maiduguri on Monday, with NEMA director-general Zubaida Umar overseeing the transfer.
According to Mr. Umar, President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of 42,000 metric tons of assorted food for distribution to vulnerable households, groups, and associations, aimed at alleviating the current socio-economic challenges in the state.
In addition, she highlighted that the assorted food commodities, serving as a strategic reserve under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMoA&FS), includes maize, millet, sorghum, and garri.
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Furthermore, she disclosed that Borno state has been allocated 594 metric tonnes of maize, 252 metric tonnes of millet, and 9,972 metric tonnes of sorghum (in bags of 50kg each).
Governor Babagana Zulum expressed gratitude to the federal government for the gesture and assured that the commodities allocated to the state would be distributed judiciously.
“I want to acknowledge the 37 bags of 50kg assorted grains received by the Federal government under President Tinubu. On behalf of the most vulnerable population of Borno, I wish to appreciate the federal government for its continued support towards the vulnerable population.
“I want to assure Mr President, the Minister of Agriculture and NEMA that the food will be distributed to the most vulnerable population and no diversion will be found,” said Mr Zulum.
Gov. Zulum further praised the federal government for its ongoing support to the state, acknowledging not only the provision of food items but also the assistance aimed at bolstering the resilience of displaced populations.