Hardship: FCTA doles out bags of grains to vulnerable groups

The FCT Administration has through its Women Affairs Secretariat released 1,000 bags of grains to some women groups, as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative’s drive towards bringing succour to vulnerable groups in FCT.
It was gathered that the food items were distributed through various women groups, ensuring and organised and efficient process of providing immediate relief, thereby reinforce the commitment of the FCTA to the welfare of its residents.
Also, the beneficiaries, including widows and individuals with disabilities, were prioritized, reflecting the administration’s inclusive approach to governance.
Distributing the food items, Mandate Secretary, FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Dr, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, reiterated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is particular about women, because they are the bedrock of the family, which is the bedrock of the society.
Benjamins-Laniyi, who was represented by the Secretariat’s Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Adetoyi Kolawole, however, noted that current administration is aware of the quest for food security in the FCT, said it is putting measures in place to make sure adequate care is taken.
She reaffirmed that the FCTA remains dedicated to improving the lives of its most vulnerable citizens.
Similarly, the representative of the Mandate Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS), Mrs. Grace Adayilo urged the women leaders to ensure that the grains are shared to all the beneficiaries.
Adayilo, who is the ARDS Permanent Secretary, added that the food distribution is a continuous intervention, even she said said women should continue to be hard working as a symbol of high moral standards for the younger generation.
Not left out, some of the beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government, as the gesture would go a long way to ameliorate their plights.
For Mrs. Aisha Umar, one the beneficiaries from Gwagwalada: “This gesture from the FCTA has brought relief to my family.
“We are truly grateful to the administration and Dr. Benjamins-Laniyi for their support.”
Another beneficiary, Mrs. Janet Okafor from Bwari, also said: “The food items have come at a critical time for us.
“We thank the FCT Minister, the Women Affairs Secretariat, and everyone involved in this noble project.”