The Nation Newspaper NEMA distributes 20,078 bags of palliatives in Anambra
The Federal Government has sent 20,078 bags of garri and maize to Anambra State to alleviate the suffering of vulnerable homes.The Nation gathered out of the 16,130 bags were maize while 3,948 were bags of garri.
The food items from the National Strategic Reserve were distributed at the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, Awka with Awka North and South, Dunukofia and Njikoka as first batch of beneficiaries. The palliatives were for the 21 Local Government Areas who would in turn share to the less privileged.
He assured through the committee set up by the State Government, the assorted commodities would be adequately distributed and would get to the door steps of those who were in true need of them.The Executive Secretary, Anambra State Emergency Management Agency Chief Paul Odenigbo said that they had set up a 16-man distribution committee in each of the local government areas for a seamless distribution exercise.
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