Oyo Commences Second Phase Of Palliatives Distribution

• Kazeem Badmus

The Oyo State Government has commenced the second phase of palliative distribution under its Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) programme.

This was made known in a statement by the state commissioner for information and orientation, Mr Dotun Oyelade on Thursday.

Oyelade noted that another 25 per cent of the total 200,000 bags of rice, beans, and other food items are set to be distributed, adding that 100,000 bags of these items will have been distributed by the end of this phase.

He highlighted that, in total, the state government allocated 20,000 out of the 200,000 bags of SAfER food items for personnel of security apparatus, media houses, and a few other specific groups.

The statement said, “The Governor directed interest groups, the 33 council chairmen, and their councillors to ensure integrity in the distribution of the foodstuff, ensuring it spans across various political inclinations.

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“The Governor emphasised that coordinators must guarantee the foodstuffs reach the less privileged and vulnerable people in the state.

“This initiative is in line with Governor Makinde’s commitment to alleviate the hardship faced by citizens due to the removal of fuel subsidy.”

The statement added that the state will commence the distribution of grains and feed to poultry farmers this week, starting with 1,000 poultry farmers.