Nigerians jubilate as Governor Uba Sani distributes palliatives worth N11.4bn

The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has received praises from residents after his government announced the distribution of the second batch of palliatives which is worth N11.4 billion.

On Monday, March 18, Governor Sani in a statement shared on his Facebook page said these moves he believes will cushion the economic hardship in the country.

He promised to provide more palliatives to alleviate the plight of the citizens as promised by President Bola Tinubu.

According to him, the third batch will commence in Kaduna in the next two months.

He said;

“Today we are commencing the distribution of 128 trucks of rice and maize worth N3.4 billion to the poor, vulnerable, and underserved citizens of Kaduna State. We are targeting 200,000 households, approximately 1,000,000 persons.”

Governor Sani noted that his outfit has begun the release of grants to 7,500 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), who are receiving between N100,000 and N500,000, up to N1,000,000, depending on the size of the enterprise.

He added that N4.2 billion has also been reserved for the distribution of cash grants, fertiliser, farm inputs, and implements to vulnerable households, smallholder farmers, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), orphans, market women, and youths.

The Governor mentioned that N3.3 billion has been released for the payment of pensions and gratuities, as well as death benefits to families of deceased civil servants.

Since the announcement was made known on Facebook, some Nigerians excitedly showered prayers at the Governor.

Sa'ad Idris Chiroma wrote: "God blessed you sir, may you continue the good work you are doing right now."

Hamza Abdul said: "We prayed it gets to the targeted populace."

Haruna Magaji Dan Iya wrote: "Masha Allah. "Keep up the good work our capacitated Governor."

Comr Bitrus Musa said: "Well commendable His Excellency."

Simon Peter stated: "Continue the good work, sir. The Lord is your strength."

Shamsudeen Suleiman queried: "I wonder how the beneficiaries are compiled."