Governor Yahaya Bello Flaggs Off Distribution Of Palliatives In Kogi

By Ohikwo Muhammed
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has flagged off the distribution of the state palliative across 21LGAs of the state.
While flagging off the distribution at the Government House, Lokoja, the Governor said that the exercise should be done polling unit by polling unit as every household irrespective of political party must benefit.
Alhaji Bello charged all political appointees and other stakeholders to strictly monitor the exercise to ensure transparency noting that anyone caught circumventing the process would be exposed.
The Governor disclosed that reports of wrongdoings during the last distribution of Federal government palliative had reached him as he further cautioned leaders at all levels not to divert the 50kg bags of rice.
According to Governor Bello, the State palliative distribution was historic as it was the first of its kind in the state.
The Governor added that government would be deliberate in ensuring that such relief packages become regular throughout the state.

