The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable and indigent residents through the distribution of palliatives.
In his address, the Mandate Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat, Hon. Ibrahim Amenu, said the distribution is aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by these groups amid ongoing economic reforms.
This distribution event is seen as a crucial step in addressing the immediate needs of the most vulnerable populations in the FCT. The ongoing support from the FCT Administration is expected to bring some relief to those facing economic challenges.
“It is indeed my pleasure to be part of this gesture of ‘service’ to the vulnerable and indigent persons in the Federal Capital Territory,” said Amenu.
He highlighted the dedication of the FCT Administration to making a positive impact in the lives of those in need.
“We are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of the vulnerable, the indigent, and other groups in this category in order to make life more meaningful to them,” he stated.
Acknowledging the limitations of the distribution, Amenu assured that efforts would continue to reach more individuals in future rounds.
“While acknowledging the fact that the palliatives might not be able to get to every single individual, home, or group that requires the assistance, we wish to state and assure unequivocally that we will continue to do our best.”
He urged the community to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the FCT Ministers, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and Dr. Mariya Mahmoud.
“I want to use this medium to ask those of you here today to continue to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of the FCT and Minister of State, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, respectively, as they work round the clock to ensure that the current reforms being undertaken ultimately benefits the masses and ordinary Nigerians.”
Amenu emphasized the commitment of the FCT Ministers through the Social Development Secretariat to protect and advocate for children and vulnerable groups.
“Let me also assure you that the Minister of the FCT and Minister of State, FCT, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and Dr. Mariya Mahmoud respectively, through the Social Development Secretariat are committed to providing a nurturing environment, protecting rights and advocacy for Children and other vulnerable groups in the FCT.
“Overseeing important social imperatives and poverty alleviation programs for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups and communities.
“Promoting Arts, Culture, Tourism and Sports activities within the territory as well as such other functions as are incidental to the furtherance of above objectives.”
Hon. Ibrahim Amenu expressed his profound gratitude to the FCT Ministers for their directive to release the palliatives.
“Finally, I want to extend my profound gratitude to the FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, and his State counterpart, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, who in their magnanimity directed the release of the palliatives to the vulnerable and the indigent of the FCT in line with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda initiative.”
In their response, the beneficiaries expressed their appreciation for the support, hopeful that the ongoing efforts would continue to address their needs and improve their living conditions.
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