ABUJA – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable and indigent residents through the distribution of palliatives, aiming to alleviate the hardships faced amid ongoing economic reforms.
Mandate Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat, Hon. Ibrahim Amenu, emphasized the importance of this initiative.
Saying ,”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 underscored the dedication of the FCTA to positively impact the lives of those in need, stating, “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.”
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 benefit the masses and ordinary Nigerians.”
Amenu also 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, and promoting arts, culture, tourism, and sports activities within the territory.”
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.”
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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