By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
The Yobe State Government on Tuesday began distribution of palliatives to orphanages across the state, to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal on the homes.
When interview with our reporter in Yobe, Malam Yusuf Ali, a former Senior Special Assistance to Governor Buni on Digital Media and Information Strategies said that, the people in the state are appropriating the effort of Governor Buni for showing his mercies to the people living with disabilities in the state.
Yusuf Ali adds that, “We are saying this when the Executive Secretary (ES), Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, YOSEMA, Dr. Mohammed Goje, flagged off the distribution on Tuesday in Damaturu.”
“Dr. Goje said 8000 registered orphans through 36 Orphanages and Care Givers would benefit from the gesture which would also be replicated in some other orphanage homes across the state.”
“Over 8000 Registered Orphans through 36 Orphanages and Care Givers identified by Association of Orphanages and Home Operators (ASOHON) Yobe State branch to recieved Palliative Support.
“As directed by Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, over 8000 orphans will recieve Food Basket as Palliatives to cushion the hardship during this lean season and subsidy removal period”. Said Yusuf Ali.
Goje said, the 8000 orphans are those registered with 36 orphanages and care givers under the umbrella of ASOHON.
