BAUCHI State Governor Bala Mohammed has inaugurated the distribution of COVID-19 palliatives to beneficiaries across the state’s 20 local government areas.
Under the allocation for each local government, Alkaleri will receive 6,500 items, Bauchi (8,000), Bogoro (3,500), Dass (3,500), Danbam (4,000) and Darazo (5,000).
Others such as Gamawa will get 5,000, Ganjuwa (5,000), Giade (4,000) and Itas Gadau is to receive 4,000 items.
The rest are Jamaare with 3,500, Katagum (7,000), Kirfi (4,000), Misau (5,000), Ningi (6,000), Shira (5,000), Tafawa Balewa (5,000), Toro (6,500), Warji (3,500) and Zaki with 4,000 commodities.
Speaking during the exercise in Bauchi, Mohammed warned against diversion of the commodities, saying it would be treated as an act of theft or sabotage.
He tasked the distribution committee to justify the trust and confidence reposed in it by distributing the commodities to the targeted beneficiaries.
According to him, the distribution of the relief materials was a significant milestone in his administration’s modest desire of bringing succour to citizens, who are victims of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
“I am pleased to welcome you all to this very important occasion to herald the distribution of Palliative Relief Materials to beneficiaries in the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State in our effort to cushion the hardship being experienced by this deadly disease,” he said.
“I must confess that the government is satisfied with the commendable effort of our Palliatives Committee headed by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleimanu Adamu, in the discharge of its mandate…
“I want to appreciate the CACOVID-19 and its foot soldiers, the Federal Government and its agencies, our State Committee on COVID-19 and all those who are involved in the fight against COVID-19.”
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