By Dahiru Lawan K/Wambai
As part of its continuous effort towards cushioning the economic hardship occassioned by the removal of fuel subsisy, Kano State Government has inaugurated a committee to distribute foodstuffs as palliatives to 41,624 households at the grassroots Courtesy of the Federal Government.
Members of the committee include, local government Caretaker Chairmen,who would serve as head, representatives of NEMA, SEMA, Civil Defence, DSS, Police, CRC, Disabled, traditional rulers, Red Cross CAN (where necessary), Women Organizations, Youth, Principals of boarding schools, NULGE, and local government Information Officers.
Inaugurating the committee, the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for local government and Chieftancy affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi said the committee was formed to ensure equity, fairness and justice reign supreme in the distribution of the items.
Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo charged the Chairmen to uphold close monitoring with a view to ensuring the ends justify the means.
The Commissioner for Special Duties, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi (aka HOD) commended the Federal Government for the foresight adding that plan is in top gear by the State Government in making similar gesture.
While speaking , Permanent Secretary, Ministry for local government, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Kabara, drew the attention of Directors Personnel Management of Local Government Councils as accounting officers of their respective local governments to be extra vigilant aimed at ensuring a seamless exercise.
Items provided include; 339, 50 Kg bags of maize, 146, 50Kg bags of millet, and 462, 50Kg bags of Guinea Corn per local government respectively.
