Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday Commissioned the distribution of palliatives worth over N5 billion foodstuffs, over 140 vehicles for security agencies and public transportation in Sokoto State.
This move is to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on the citizens of the state.
The PUNCH reported that Shettima described the initiative of the Sokoto State government as a welcome development aimed at improving the livelihood of the citizens of the state.
Shettima said, “There can never be development without peace and your commitment to assist the security agents will encourage them to do more.
“The provisions of palliatives to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on our people, especially the less privileged is another milestone in the state.
“I want to assure the people of the state that the promise made by Mr. President during his campaign here on make life easier for the citizens and residents of the state.
“The government is coming up with a big plan that will relieve our people going forward.”
In his address, the state Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, said the provisions of the items were part of his nine-point agenda for the state.
He said the provisions of vehicles were to assist in the transportation system as well as to help the security agents in discharging their duties accordingly.
Some of the items unveiled for distribution in the state include 50 pieces of 18-seater Toyota Hiace, 20 pieces of 2022 model Toyota Camry, 40 pieces of 2022 model of Toyota Hilux as well as about 30 Toyota buffalo.
