foodstuffs to the 13 wards of Ikwerre Local Government Area as part of
his support package to all communities of the state engaged in the fight
to stop the spread of coronavirus.
The foodstuffs were delivered to all the 13 wards of Ikwerre Local
Government Area by the Rivers State COVID-19 Palliatives Committee
headed by Ambassador Desmond Akawor.
Distributing the foodstuffs, Chairman of Rivers State COVID-19
Palliatives Committee, Ambassador Desmond Akawor urged those selected
by their respective wards to ensure that the foodstuffs get to the
people.
He said: “You were selected by your respective wards as clerics, youth
leaders and traditional Rulers to share these foodstuffs. Don’t betray
the trust of the people. Make sure that they get the foodstuffs. ”
He said that Governor Wike decided to reach the less privileged because
many people are suffering because of the measures put in place to stop
coronavirus from spreading.
Ambassador Desmond Akawor directed the community leaders , clerics and
Traditional Rulers from the 13 wards to ensure that the foodstuffs are
shared to people who cannot afford foodstuffs.
The Chairman of the Rivers State Palliatives Committee noted that the
State Government has established a feedback mechanism to check the
diversion of the foodstuffs.
Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Mr Samuel Nwanosike said
that the people of Ikwerre Local Government Area are happy with
Governor Wike for his intervention at this critical time.
Responding on behalf of Ward 1, Venerable. Napoleon Onugbu said the
foodstuffs extended to the people by Governor Wike will go a long way
towards helping them survive the sit-at-home period.
Also speaking, Rev Justice Ezeocha of Ward 9 prayed God to always
protect Governor Wike for him to cater for the needs of Rivers people at
all times.
Pastor Sampson Owhorji of Ward – 10 said that the people will continue
to support Governor Wike because he is a leader who means well for
Rivers State.
Rev. Orlukwu Augustin (Ward 2) and Rev. Tony Archiving (Ward- 8)
assured that the foodstuffs will get to the less privileged in their
respective wards.
Pictures: Governor Wike’s Palliatives Committee shares foodstuffs to the
13 wards of Ikwerre Local Government Area on Tuesday.