The Kogi state government has said that it will be distributing Palliatives to it’s citizens tomorrow, Thursday 21st September, 2023, to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal.
In a statement by Kingsley Femi Fanwo Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications, on Wednesday in Lokoja, the distribution shall take place on at the ultra modern Mohammadu Buhari Square by 10am.
He added that the palliatives are for all Kogi citizens, irrespective of political, ethnic or religious affiliations in line with the intent of the Federal Government and the policy direction of the Kogi State Government under the administration of Alh. Yahaya Bello
“The Kogi State Government wishes to inform the general public that it will share palliatives to citizens to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal. The distribution shall take place on Thursday 21st September, 2023 at the ultra modern Mohammadu Buhari Square by 10am.
“It is instructive to note that the palliatives are for all Kogites, irrespective of political, ethnic or religious affiliations in line with the intent of the Federal Government and the policy direction of the Kogi State Government under the administration of Alh. Yahaya Bello who is Governor of all.
“We wish to profoundly appreciate the Federal Government under the leadership of our dear President, HE Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who deemed it fit to ameliorate the temporary hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy. The State Government has also added its own share to achieve the humanitarian aim of Mr President.
“We urge leaders across the board to ensure that all Kogites are carried along in the distribution of the palliatives. This is sacrosanct.
