The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced the distribution of relief items, including thousands of bags of rice, sugar, vegetable oil, and cartons of spaghetti, to the wives of the six North-East governors. The distribution follows a request from Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, to support vulnerable communities in the region.
During the presentation in Maiduguri, the NEDC State Coordinator, Engr. Mohammed Umar, handed over the items to Dr. Falmata Babagana Zulum, wife of the Borno State Governor, for onward distribution to the less privileged. He explained that the gesture extends across all six states in the North-East, ensuring that relief materials reach those in need.
According to Umar, the initiative complements other palliative programs distributed through the NEDC and state governments. In total, 9,000 relief items including 3,000 bags of rice, 2,000 cartons of spaghetti, 2,000 cartons of vegetable oil, and 2,000 bags of sugar have been allocated to Borno, while the other five states will receive supplies based on their specific needs.
He highlighted that since the 2024 Ramadan period, the commission has donated billions of naira worth of food and non-food items to Borno alone. Additionally, in response to the September 10, 2024, flood disaster, the NEDC has provided over 40,000 bags of rice within the past year to affected communities.
Receiving the items on behalf of the Borno State Governor’s wife, Dr. Hauwa Mai Musa, Special Adviser on Women Affairs, expressed gratitude to the NEDC for its continued humanitarian support.
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