Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central,on Tuesday distributed more than 2,000 bags of 25-kilogramme rice toconstituents across the district’s five LGAs. The Christmas palliative distribution took placesimultaneously in Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okene, Okehi and Ogori-Magongo localgovernment areas. Akpoti-Uduaghan said the outreach is aimed at cushioning theimpact of rising food prices and enabling families to celebrate the festiveseason with dignity. “Christmas is a season of love, sacrifice, and shared joy,”she said. “At a time when many households are struggling with the costof living, it is important that we stand with our people in practical ways.” She said the rice distribution was designed to ensurefamilies across Kogi central could celebrate without hardship. The distribution covered women associations, youth groups,religious bodies, the elderly and other vulnerable residents across thesenatorial district. Opeyemi Bamidele, senate leader and senator representingEkiti central, donated N50 million in cash to residents across the 177 wards inthe 16 local government areas of Ekiti state. Bamidele also distributed 8,730 bags of rice and beansacross the 177 wards in the state. The lawmaker disclosed this in a statement signed by GbengaBanji, his senior legislative assistant. He said the distribution commenced on Monday and wasstrictly supervised to prevent diversion. Bamidele said each ward received N250,000, while each localgovernment area received N200,000. He added that 5,380 bags of rice, 3,350 bags of beans, 5,000bags of salt and 50,000 two-kilogramme packs of garri were distributed withoutregard to political affiliation. “Let me congratulate the residents of Ekiti state on theoccasion of Christmas and New Year’s festivities,” he said. “As they celebrate, let them do everything with moderationand remain vigilant because of the pervasive insecurity in the land.” In a similar gesture, Solomon Adeola, senator representingOgun west, said thousands of 50-kilogramme bags of rice were being distributedto constituents in his senatorial district and beyond. Adeola said the yuletide distribution also included cows,hampers and other items required for the festive season. “Sharing goods needed for festivities is a tradition andpart of my effective representation,” he said. “This Christmas and New Year festivities will not be anexception.”
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