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By Anthony Maliki, Abuja
The Katsina State Government, in partnership with the state’s 34 local governments, has allocated over N7 billion towards the purchase of grains for distribution to the less privileged for the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan.
In addition to this, the state government earmarked N3 billion for the procurement of food items, including 25 kilogram bags of rice, to be distributed free of charge to the elderly, disabled individuals, and other vulnerable members of society.
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda confirmed these initiatives during the inauguration of committees at both state and local government levels tasked with overseeing the distribution process.
This was contained in a statement on Saturday by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Katsina State Governor.
Over 33,000 vulnerable and elderly individuals across the 361 electoral wards within the state have been identified to receive free rice and stipends to support their soup ingredients.
To ensure equitable access, the government has capped the purchase of grains at ten measures per buyer, with each bag of maize, millet, and guinea corn priced at N20,000 below the current market rate.
Governor Radda emphasized the importance of accountability in the distribution process, directing local government committees to remit proceeds from grain sales to the state committee for deposit into government accounts. Committees at the local level are also responsible for monitoring cooking points and overseeing distribution at the ward level.
To that effect, Governor Radda appointed Mallam Khalil Musa Kofar Bai as chairman of the committee. Other members of the committee includes representatives from various councils and organizations serving as members. The committee is tasked with ensuring effective coordination of the exercise across the state.
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