Kwara begins distribution of rice palliatives.

Kwara State Government yesterday began fresh distribution of rice palliatives across the state.

The distribution is being done through religious leaders, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community based groups, among others.The gesture is to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal and high cost of living.

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said the government is reaching out to the downtrodden through community based groups and religious leaders because of their closeness to the people.

We believe these groups and clerics are closer to the people. They know where the shoes pinch in the communities. They know those who are actually in dire need.

For the NGOs, they have been working with the needy all these while, and we want to make use of the existing structures to reach out to the downtrodden at this crucial time,” he said.