Taraba Govt Begins Distribution of Grains to Vulnerable Residents in Jalingo

The Taraba State Government has commenced the distribution of assorted grains to vulnerable residents in Jalingo Local Government Area as part of measures to cushion the effects of economic hardship.

The Executive Chairman of Jalingo Local Government Area, Hon. Nura Dantsoho, disclosed this during the official flag-off of the exercise at the Jalingo Local Government Secretariat.

Dantsoho said the initiative is aimed at supporting vulnerable groups and improving the welfare of residents across the area. He explained that the grains, comprising maize and rice, were provided by the state government to enhance food security and ease the burden on struggling households.

"To ensure fairness and equity, beneficiaries were carefully selected through their associations and in consultation with key stakeholders," he said.

The chairman expressed gratitude to Governor Agbu Kefas on behalf of the people of Jalingo, describing the intervention as timely and impactful.

He also cautioned beneficiaries against selling the items, urging them instead to use the grains to support their families.

Also speaking, the official supervising the distribution, Alhaji Baba Rabas, revealed that 1,000 bags each of maize and rice had been allocated for distribution across all wards in the local government.

He assured that the process would be transparent and reach those who truly need the support.

In separate remarks, the Sarkin Kasuwan Jalingo, Alhaji Gamandi, commended the state government for its efforts in improving security and citizens' welfare, while Zahra Adamu, speaking on behalf of women beneficiaries, expressed appreciation and pledged that the items would be shared with others in need.