The Yobe State Government has officially commenced the distribution of palliatives to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal in the state.
Deputy Governor, Idi Barde-Gubana, who represented Governor Mai Mala Buni, flagged off the distribution in Damaturu. He announced that more than 400,000 vulnerable individuals would benefit from the palliatives.
Gubana emphasized that the distribution process would encompass all 14,500 communities, with a focus on reaching over 80,000 households across Yobe’s 17 local governments.
The intended beneficiaries include vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities, women heading households, the elderly, and students, among others.
In order to ensure a fair and timely distribution of the palliatives at the local government level, Gubana disclosed the establishment of a subcommittee comprising representatives from traditional leaders, respected community members, religious leaders, and civil society organizations.
The deputy governor appealed to the state’s residents to cooperate with the committee and its subcommittees to facilitate a smooth distribution process.
In his remarks, Mohammad Goje, the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA), assured that the committee would prioritize assisting those most in need during the distribution exercise.
He also mentioned the implementation of a feedback mechanism, which will be responsible for receiving complaints from individuals, communities, and groups.
“The governor has directed that 400,000 people will benefit from these palliatives, and we have just officially launched the distribution here in Damaturu. The distribution will continue across the entire state,” Goje explained.
“We have established a toll-free line as a feedback mechanism for complaints. However, we are fully committed to ensuring that these items reach those who truly require them,” he added.
