Ogun State Government has expressed its readiness to begin the distribution of 400 thousand food items to the vulnerable residents of the state as part of efforts to cushion the effects of fuel and naira scarcity.

Addressing Journalists at the Presidential Lodge, Governor Dapo Abiodun, explained that the 400,000 food items would be the first phase of the palliatives to be distributed through the newly appointed Social Investment Officers, beginning from Saturday, 11th February, 2023.

Governor Abiodun expressed the belief that the social intervention programme would provide the needed succour to the people of the state, especially in the face of the cash crunch and fuel scarcity.

The governor while apologizing to the people of the state for the inadvertent hardship and inconveniences the naira swap policy had caused, appealed to security agencies to handle the situation with more professionalism and deeper maturity.

Governor Abiodun who also reiterated that violence could never resolve issues, called on the people of the state to join hands together with the government to solve the lingering problems, adding that attacking banks or any public facility would not do anybody any good.

While urging the people of the state not to allow unscrupulous elements to take advantage of the challenging times, he noted that the period was a phase which would be defeated.

He disclosed that his administration was working hard to tackle the naira supply challenge, equally said that administration was working around the clock to facilitate the adequate supply of petroleum products to designated filling stations across the state, saying that the result will be seen in the next few days.

Governor Abiodun further said that the Central Bank has assured of adequate supply of money to the money deposit banks in the days ahead, noting that he expected the banks to promptly disburse the money as directed and not divert the money for any other reason.

While warning that his administration would treat any erring banks and bankers as economic saboteurs and will not hesitate to wield the big stick on them, the governor appealed to Royal Fathers, Civil Society Organisations, Youth Organisations, Students’ Bodies, the Organised Labour and Religious Leaders, to help sensitize the people on the need to embrace peace and dialogue in resolving the issues on ground.

Distribution on whose behalf?

Election is near. Collect it and clean mouth. Na una stolen money

How did they even get the list of those people?

Government and wonders shall NEVER end!