Buni Distributes 50,000 Bags of Grains to Primary School Teachers, Others
By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, on Monday flagged off the distribution of 50,000 bags of assorted grains to vulnerable persons across the 17 local government areas of the state.
The governor said the initiative aligns with his administration’s vision of ensuring food security and resilience against natural disasters such as this year’s floods, which claimed lives and property.
Buni extended condolences to families affected by the disaster, noting that government is mindful of the hardship farmers face between planting and harvesting seasons when food stocks are depleted.
“Our administration is committed to providing succour at such challenging moments to support our people, mitigate the impact of floods, restore hope and overcome these challenges with dignity,” he said.
The beneficiaries include 5,580 primary school teachers, 1,780 primary healthcare workers, 2,400 persons with special needs, 1,200 Tsangaya Mallams, members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 2,000 junior cadre civil servants, 2,000 tertiary institution staff, 600 staff of teaching and specialist hospitals, and 25,500 vulnerable persons across the state.
Buni reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural development as a tool for economic growth, food sufficiency and security. He stressed that government interventions will focus more on irrigation farming to boost productivity and ensure prosperity in rural communities.
He also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for aligning national priorities with Yobe’s efforts under the Renewed Hope Agenda, adding that the state would continue to contribute to national food security.
The governor praised the collaborative role of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and development partners, including the World Food Programme, for their timely interventions in safeguarding lives and livelihoods.
Earlier, Dr. Muhammad Goje, Executive Secretary of SEMA, lauded Gov. Buni’s commitment to supporting vulnerable persons, while WFP and other agencies described the food distribution as a timely and strategic intervention.
