The Nation Newspaper Kebbi expends over N21bn on palliatives, others – Commissioner
says it has expended over N21 billion on purchase and distribution of palliatives, farm inputs and disbursement of financial support to its people to improve their livelihood.
He said, “The state government has remained steadfast to the provision of essential interventions to enhance food security, implement policies to empower individuals, support farmers and provide free sustenance to the populace.” He added that the government had also distributed fertilisers worth N2.6 billion to farmers free of charge to boost productivity and enhance national food security.
The commissioner said he was not amused about the recent reaction of the opposition on the palliative looting incident as well as the resignation of the Chief Imam of the oldest Jumu’at Mosque in Birnin Kebbi.
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