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November 21, 2024
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Kano Announces Mega Relief Program to Combat Economic Hardship

By Mustapha Salisu

In response to the prevailing economic challenges gripping Nigeria, the Kano State Government has announced plans for a comprehensive relief program set to reach every corner of the state. This initiative aims to alleviate the hardships faced by citizens amidst the economic downturn.

The announcement was made today (Tuesday) by the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, during the launch of a distribution ceremony for food baskets containing relief items donated by the King Salman Humanitarian Relief Centre of Saudi Arabia.

According to the Governor, these provisions will benefit 2056 vulnerable households across eight metropolitan Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo speaking on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Photo Credit: Sadiq Khalifa, Press Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

Represented his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, he emphasized the significance of the donation, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan when the demands for essential commodities are heightened.

Governor Yusuf expressed gratitude for the timely support, noting that this marks the third consecutive year of assistance from King Salman, highlighting the enduring friendship between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, especially Kano State.

Representative of King Salman Humanitarian Relief Centre, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Al-Zaben.
Photo Credit: Sadiq Khalifa, Press Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Al-Zaben, the representative of the King Salman Humanitarian Relief Centre, reiterated the commitment of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, to extend relief and humanitarian aid to countries worldwide, including Nigeria.

Hajiya Zubaida Umar, Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), commended the collaboration between NEMA and Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in delivering aid to those in need.

Hajiya Fatima speaking on behalf of the the Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar.
Photo Credit: Sadiq Khalifa, Press Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

Represented by Hajiya Fatima from the Agency, noted the food baskets will be handed over to the already enumerated individual households heads jointly itemized by NEMA and Kano SEMA.

According to her “each household is expected to have 59.8 kilograms basket of food items consisting of 25kg of rice, 25kg of beans, 4kg of masa vita flour, 2 litres of vegetable oil, 2kg of tomato paste, 0.8kg of seasoning cubes and 1kg of salt” she said.

Beneficiaries of the King Salman Humanitarian Relief Centre of Saudi Arabia.
Photo Credit: Hon. Hamza Ahmad Telan Mata, P.A Photography to the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Haj. Zubaida from NEMA, and other stakeholders urged beneficiaries to utilize the relief items responsibly for the betterment of their families, warning against any attempt to sell the provisions in markets.

Food items arranged for distribution
Photo Credit: Hon. Hamza Ahmad Telan Mata, P.A Photography to the Deputy Governor of Kano State.
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Mustapha Salisu

Mustapha Salisu is a graduate of BSc. Information and Media Studies from Bayero University Kano, with experience in Communication Skills as well as Public Relations.

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