Kano, a state located in the northern part of Nigeria has been faced with hardship since the coronavirus lockdown nationwide. The Federal Government, in a bid to improve the situation, sends 110 trucks of grains to the state as relief packages.
This came as an addition to the ten trucks of grains delivered to the state two weeks ago for onward provision for the needy.
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development dispatched the 100 trucks of the palliatives to the Kano. The palliatives are to be distributed to the needy, vulnerable and people of concern in the state.
Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development in a statement on Tuesday by her Special Assistant on Media, Mr Salisu Dambatta said 10 trucks of rice were delivered last two weeks.
“In addition to that, we have directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to deliver 100 trucks of grains to five locations in Kano state for distribution to poor and vulnerable households.
” This makes it a total of 110 trucks to Kano.
The grains in 100 trailers now on their way to Kano, comprise, millet, sorghum and maize, which were released from silos holding the country’s strategic food reserve located across the country.
“One of the humanitarian interventions provided by the Federal Government is the delivery of food items as palliatives to the poor and vulnerable in all states affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to ease the lockdown situation,” Farouq said.
She added that the ministry would continue to work closely and strategise with all the agencies under its purview, including NEMA in discharging its mandates. This will also include providing effective coordination of humanitarian interventions both nationally and internationally.
According to the minister, this will benefit the citizens of the country, especially during the time of coronavirus outbreak.