The Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has inaugurated a 38-member special committee on relief and palliatives to cushion the effect of the partial
, has inaugurated a 38-member special committee on relief and palliatives to cushion the effect of the partial lockdown in the state occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Yahaya said in order to ameliorate the economic hardship brought about by the restrictions imposed to control the, his administration is obliged to provide support and relief to the people most especially the vulnerable ones in the state. He added that his government will ensure that the palliatives reach their intended destinations.
While wishing the residents of the state who tested positive for COVID-19 a speedy recovery, Mr Yahaya paid tribute to health workers in the state, philanthropists and corporate organisations for their solidarity.The Relief and Palliative Committee which is headed by the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu, is to amongst other things undertake a general situational assessment and identify the households/individuals that are eligible to receive the palliative support.
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