Some of the items to be distributed to residents in the Federal Capital Territory. PHOTO: Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun.
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of palliatives to 600,000 households in Abuja.
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ramatu Aliyu, flagged off the distribution on Friday in the nation’s capital.
This comes as part of efforts by the government to cushion the effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country.
READ ALSO: 35 New Cases Of COVID-19 Confirmed By The NCDC
Of the total number of the 442 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 13 people including a medical doctor have died while 152 patients have recovered from the disease.
Aliyu gave an assurance that the distribution of palliatives would capture all the poor and vulnerable persons in the FCT.
See more photos below:
Authorities have evacuated the centre of the town of Ede since early morning, after several…
Several people were taken hostage in a town in central Netherlands on Saturday, according to…
The Netherlands has seen a series of terror attacks and plots but not on the…
Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the suspects are currently in custody and are assisting with…
Earlier, governors poured out congratulatory messages for the president who clocked 72 years on Friday.
The off-cycle governorship election in Ondo State is slated for Saturday, November 16, according to…