In response to the difficulties currently being experienced by the general public as a result of the implementation of the currency redesign policy, as well as the perennial fuel scarcity across Nigeria, the Kebbi State government has considered and approved some immediate measures to cushion the effects.
Accordingly, ₦200 million has been approved to help with dry season farming, ₦50 million to help the Kebbi State council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, ₦20 million for commercial motorcycle operators and ₦10 million for Keke Napep operators.
This was contained in a press release, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, ALHAJI Babale Umar Yari, nad made available to newsmen
The statement added that while these measures are inexhaustible, they are aimed at reducing the impact of the difficulties on residents of Kebbi State.
Yauri further informed that the measures will at the same time, support agricultural production, which has been the focus of the Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu administration.
He added that the measures will also ease movement of persons and essential goods in the state.
In addition, Governor Bagudu, who also serves as the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, has approved the sum of ₦200 million for the health sector – hospitals and primary healthcare centres – to ensure that all those who visit such facilities can be attended to and provided with basic care, irrespective of whether they have cash or not.
A portion of the fund, the statement revealed, will be used to purchase essential drugs and consumables for designated centers.
In the same vein, Governor has also approved the sum of ₦530 million for the procurement of 15,000 bags of rice, which shall be sold to public servants at 50 per cent discount.
The SSG further revealed that engagement with various groups and stakeholders in the state are ongoing, adding that the government shall continue to respond as much as possible to support the populace, whilst the challenges are being resolved.
