Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has commenced the second phase of distributing palliatives to 90,000 beneficiaries in the state.

Addressing the distribution event, Yahaya revealed that approximately 30 individuals would receive food palliatives in each of the 2,998 polling units across the state.

Despite the governor’s efforts to provide assistance, some miscreants seized a portion of the distributed items as the governor, his entourage, and security details quickly departed from Gombe Emir’s ground.

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The distributed items include bags of rice and cartons of spaghetti.

Yahaya emphasized that the palliatives should reach the truly needy and vulnerable individuals across all polling units.

He expressed optimism that addressing the challenges faced by residents would be possible through the palliative distribution. Yahaya urged the distribution committee to prioritize those in need.

Deputy Governor Dr Manassah Jatau, who also chairs the Palliative Distribution Committee, highlighted that the palliatives, which include bags of rice and cartons of spaghetti, aim to support the poorest of the poor regardless of party or religious affiliation.

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Secretary to the Government of the State, Professor Ibrahim Njodi, noted that the government has consistently formulated policies and programs directly impacting the lives of the people since its inception.