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Hardship: FG presents 880 metric tonnes of food items to Gombe
Hardship: FG presents 880 metric tonnes of food items to Gombe
The Director-general of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, on behalf of the Federal Government has presented assorted grains to the Gombe State government for distribution to vulnerable persons and groups in the state.
Umar who was represented by Mr Yakubu Suleiman, North East Zonal Director, NEMA handed 17, 600 bags of assorted grains to the Gombe State government for onward distribution to vulnerable groups, at a brief ceremony in Gombe on Thursday.
She stated that the intervention showed how concerned President Bola Tinubu is about the welfare of all Nigerians.
According to her, the distribution of the grains is to cushion the effect of high cost of food items in the country as well as reduce the impact of the economic hardship on Nigerians especially the vulnerable.
She said that the distribution which would commence on Friday was in fulfilment of President Tinubu’s promise to reduce the impact of the current economic down-turn being experienced in the country.
“You will recall that in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, Mr President approved the release of 42,000MT of assorted food commodities from the National Strategic Reserve under the custody of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
“The assorted food commodities include maize, millet, sorghum, and garri.
“After sharing the commodities and successfully transporting the quantities allocated to Gombe State, today we are here to hand-over the food items to the State Government for distribution to the identified deserving beneficiaries,” she said.
According to her, Gombe State has been allocated: 242 metric tonnes of maize (4,840 bags of 50kg); 539 metric tonnes of Sorghum (10,780 bags of 50kg) and 99 metric tonnes of millet (1,980bags of 50kg).
On possibility of diversion, Umar said with the implementation framework put in by the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, had made it impossible for anyone to divert the food items.
According to her, NEMA officials in collaboration with personnel of State Security Service and anti-corruption agencies will ensure that the grains are being distributed to the intended recipients and in the correct quantity and packaging.
Receiving the items, Mr Manassah Jatau, Gombe State deputy governor appreciated Tinubu and the federal government for the palliative.
Jatau assured that the food items would get to the intended beneficiaries in line with the distribution guideline from the Federal Government.
Hardship: FG presents 880 metric tonnes of food items to Gombe
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Jos DisCo urges Gombe customers to reciprocate improved power supply
Jos DisCo urges Gombe customers to reciprocate improved power supply
The Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED), on Wednesday, appealed to its customers in Gombe State to pay their electricity bills as a way of reciprocating the improved power supply in the state and its franchise.
Mr Abdu Mohammed, the managing director of JED, made the call while speaking at a customer consultative forum held in Gombe.
Mohammed decried the non-payment of electricity bills by consumers in the state, noting that the attitude of energy users in that regard was posing a big challenge to the company.
Represented by Mr Yerima Baba, the manager of Doma regional office, Mr Mohammed said the customers had a duty to pay for services that they have enjoyed.
According to him, this will enable JED sustain the improvement towards guaranteeing customers’ satisfaction across its franchise.
He stated that in the month of August, the energy bill for the state was N1.3 billion and only about 15.4 per cent of the total bills charged had been paid by customers.
“The electricity business is changing gradually and drastically. It is well known that Jos electricity is giving out the total volume of energy.
“There are feeders we give up to 100 per cent energy; this means that if translated to money, our monthly energy increases as well as the bill.
“But unfortunately, the response from the customers is appalling, so bad that if it continues like that, it would be difficult to sustain the business.
“We are consuming the total energy that is worth over N2 billion yet, the income generated from the two regions in Gombe State as at Tuesday September 17 is less than N200 million.
“We were billed over N1.3 billion for the month of August for the whole of Gombe and Doma,” he said.
Mohammed said there was high level of apathy in terms of payment of electricity bills, lamenting that people were paying just what they like.
“We are calling on customers to reciprocate now that energy is stable and availability is increasing; we are out to serve you please help us to serve you better,” he said.
Mohammed also decried the high rate of energy theft and vandalism which he said was affecting the company.
Also speaking, Mr Saad Abubakar, the manager of Gombe regional office said JED was working to improve on its metering, adding that improvements and customers’ satisfaction remained a critical component of the organisation.
Abubakar commended the customers for turning out to engage with JED on how to improve service delivery while assuring them that all genuine concerns raised would be addressed.
Our correspondent reports that customers during the engagement lauded JED for improved power supply in the state.
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Tito Jackson, Michael Jackson’s Brother and Jackson 5 Member, Dies at 70; Nigerians Pay Tribute
Tito Jackson, Michael Jackson’s Brother and Jackson 5 Member, Dies at 70; Nigerians Pay Tribute
Tito Jackson, renowned as a member of the iconic Jackson 5 and the older brother of Michael Jackson, has passed away at the age of 70. His death has sparked a wave of mourning among fans in Nigeria and around the world.
Tito’s contributions to music and his role in the Jackson 5, a group that revolutionized pop music, are being remembered fondly.
Tributes are pouring in as fans and fellow musicians celebrate his legacy and the significant impact he had on the music industry.
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Yobe Govt Donates N100m to Support Borno Flood Victims
Yobe Govt Donates N100m to Support Borno Flood Victims
Yobe State Governor, His Excellency Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has extended a N100 million donation to the Borno State Government to aid victims of the recent Maiduguri floods. The announcement was made during a sympathy visit to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum in Maiduguri on Saturday.
In addition to the state donation, Governor Buni also pledged a personal contribution of food items worth N50 million to assist those affected by the floods. He described the humanitarian crisis as devastating and urged everyone to come forward with support.
“Yobe and Borno states are like twins, sharing similar hardships. We must stand by each other in times of need,” Buni stated.
The Yobe Governor also expressed condolences for those who lost their lives in the disaster and wished a quick recovery for the injured.
Governor Zulum expressed gratitude to Governor Buni and the people of Yobe State for their generosity and solidarity. He highlighted the strong bond between the two states, noting that Buni’s administration has further strengthened the unity between Borno and Yobe.
“The people of Yobe and Borno are one family, and this support reinforces that connection. We deeply appreciate the gesture,” Zulum said.
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