Governor Ayade commences distribution of palliative items to vulnerable persons in Northern Senatorial District

Governor Ayade commences distribution of palliative items to vulnerable persons in Northern Senatorial District

 As part of deliberate efforts to meet the Needs  of vulnerable Cross Riverians, the administration of  Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade, has commenced the distribution of  Palliatives  to the Vulnerables in the northern senatorial Districts of Cross River State.

The Commidsioner for Humanity and Social Welfare, Blessing Egbara,  stated this in Obudu as her Ministry commenced the distribution of palliatives to Widows and the  Aged in Begiading, Ukpe, Utugwang North and Utugwang south Wards Of Obudu LGA.

Hon.  Blessing Egbara disclosed  that the palliatives is  targeted at distributing food items to the poor,  Aged, and Vulnerable of the society in all the  Local Government Areas  in the state starting from the North Senatorial District.

The Hon Commissioner for Humanity and Social Welfare, disclosed that the project is one of many great humanitarian projects of His Excellency, Prof Benedict Ayade aimed at making life bearable  for the poor, aged and the vulnerable of our society.

 Flagging  off the Project tagged "Operation Feed the Vulnerable, Aged/Widows " in Obudu on day-1 of the exercise,  the Hon. Comissioner handed over thousands of food items  to the Vulnerable persons and the aged in Begiading, Ukpe, Utugwang North and Utugwang south Wards of the Local Government.

While addressing the Vulnerable persons and beneficiaries of the palliatives courtesy of the gesture of the Governor, Hon Blessing Egbara, stated,"Your Son, Professor Benedict Ayade has sent me down here to distribute this relief materials to you all, I'm but a messenger, The Governor has seen and heard your cry during this pandemic and has sent this relief materials to help you through this tough times. The Governor assures you that this won't be the last and more will come"

 Moved and touched by the number of persons who turn out and number of Vulnerable persons  she saw, in those Wards she visited, she  Promised to buy two wheel chairs for two Cripples (mother and son) in Ukpe Ward.

Speaking, one of the Villagers, Utsu Adie Ufom, expressed Joy and thanked the governor for remembering them in a time like this, just as the villagers sang and dance in praise of the governor for what he is doing for them.

"Honestly this is the very first time something like this is happening to us, it has never reached us the villagers and for us to recieve this items today by ourselves means a lot, I pray that God Almighty Continues to Bless Governor Ben Ayade and protect him for us, " Utsu Adie stated.

The Commissioner for Humanity and Social Welfare Hon Blessing Egbara will continue the  distribution of the palliatives to the remaining 6 wards in Obudu on Day-2 of the exercise before proceeding to the other remaining four Local Governments In the North.

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