The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has warned those saddled with the responsibility of distributing the palliative not to hoard nor sell the relief materials provided by Government to cushion the economic hardship in the Country.
Our Kogi State Correspondent, reports that Alhaji Ododo gave the warning on Tuesday during the flag off of first quarter 2024 food palliatives distribution in Lokoja.
While noting that the palliatives are meant for the indigent people of Kogi State, the Governor said his administration remains committed to serve the people in transparency and the fear of God.
According to him, the palliatives will not be distributed along party, ethnic or religious line, adding that, the target beneficiaries are the poorest of the poor in Kogi State.
"My administration is will not allow any unpatriotic element to cheat on the people. The Government has put mechanism in place to track and apprehend those who plan to hoard the distribution of this food item.
"The palliative is not for APC alone, religious group or ethnic agenda. It is for the people of Kogi State. I want to beg all of us to allow the poor breath. I am part of them. I was being raised from them. I am committed to serve them, not as a leader but their servant. Political appointees will not benefit from this palliatives. They should also contribute to the society that made them.
The Governor, however, thanked President Ahmed Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his quick intervention to reduce hardship in the Country.
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