The Federal Government on Thursday, October 3, 2024, said it would soon unveil programmes to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change.
Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, said this during the distribution of additional 18,500 bags of 25kg rice to vulnerable people in Kebbi as palliatives.
The 18,500 bags of rice were in addition to earlier ones received by the state from the federal government.
Kyari said the federal government was committed to easing the burdens of citizens.
“The federal government is aware that Kebbi is also affected by flooding.
“Federal authorities will come out with a programme to mitigate against the devastating effect of climate change,” the minister said.
Also, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, said that the federal government’s delegation was in the state on the authority of President Bola Tinubu to complement the government on provision of palliatives to the people.
“President Tinubu is satisfied about the remarkable performance of Gov. Nasir Idris. Kebbi alone can feed the nation.
“In the wisdom of the President, he offers support to states to the fullest to succeed.
“Kebbi governor has made submissions to President Tinubu, which have all been approved.
“He wants Kebbi to excel, we sincerely thank the President,” Bagudu said.
The Senior Special Assistant on Politics to the President, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru-Masari, said Gov. Idris, had received accolades from President Tinubu on steering the affairs of the state.
“Both leaders share the same vision, better days beckon with prosperity,” Kabiru-Masari said.
In response, Gov. Idris thanked the President for his love and assistance to the state, acknowledging the delivery of another consignment of rice as palliative.
“The gesture of Mr President is tremendous. He has been benevolent to Kebbi state, we remain grateful, loyal and supportive.
“We are also happy about the performance of Minister Bagudu.
“We have no regrets sending you to Abuja as representative of our state, we are proud of you.
“Kebbi is behind you always,” the governor said.
By Ibrahim Bello
