By Kasim Isa Muhammad
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has established a committee to oversee the prompt execution of the Federal Government’s palliative program in the state.
TCR reported that the Federal Government recently allocated N180 billion for palliative measures to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidy removal, with each state receiving N5 billion and 180 trucks of rice.
While following a meeting with stakeholders at the Bauchi Government House, Governor Mohammed shared that the distribution of these aids will begin soon.
He emphasized that the committee, headed by his deputy, Mohammed Auwal Jatau, will define the approach for assisting beneficiaries.
The committee’s responsibilities encompass various areas including disbursing allowances to civil servants, gratuity and pension payments to retirees and pensioners, transportation, and procuring both food and non-food items.
He said: “We have set up a committee under the chairmanship of my deputy, with the Head of Service, Chief of Staff, the Emir of Bauchi, and other relevant ministries and stakeholders [as members] for the commencement of the implementation of the palliation programme of the Federal Government by states. Everybody is aware that the Federal Government has given some money to states to ensure palliation is given to all segments of society as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy.
“As usual, the Committee will work with all the stakeholders, particularly our traditional institutions, to ensure transparency and a just programme distribution process.”
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