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COVID-19 : Cadbury, PWC Support FCTA With Pallatives

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Representatives of Cadbury Nigeria and Price Waterhouse Coopers donate palliatives
Representatives of Cadbury Nigeria and Price Waterhouse Coopers donate palliatives

TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA

Cadbury Nigeria Plc and Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), have supported the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) with assorted palliative items to help the vulnerable communities in the war against COVID-19 pandemic in the nation’s capital. 

While presenting the items to the Administration, the Territorial Commercial Manager of North West, Cadbury Nigeria Plc, Mr. Ladi Sonuga, commended the steps taken by the administration to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in the territory, noting that it is indeed a challenging period for all Nigerians.  

He, therefore, called for concerted efforts to sustain the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the country, Sonuga revealed that the lockdown announced by President Muhammadu Buhari, has severely hampered operational efficiency of most companies.  

His words; “As a stakeholder in the Nigerian economy, we are deeply concerned about the implications of COVID-19, and the destruction is causing to lives, livelihoods and businesses.  

He continued: “The lockdown implemented by almost all the states in the country, as well as specific lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory announced by President Muhammadu Buhari, has severely hampered operational efficiency”.

Representatives of Cadbury Nigeria and Price Waterhouse Coopers donate palliatives to FCTA

On his part, the spokesman of Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), Mr. Tolu Adeleke, also appreciated the efforts of government at all levels in the fight against the pandemic, adding that PWC has supported government efforts at different strata.  

Adeleke, also called on the authorities of the administration to judiciously distribute the palliative items to underserved communities in the territory.  

Receiving the items on behalf of the Administration, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, commended the efforts of both firms in cushioning the effect of sit-at-home order, stressing that all hands must be on deck in the battle against the dreaded disease.  

The minister who was represented by the Director of Human Resource Management, Malam Mohammed Bashir, noted that the items would in no small measure assist the administration to cushion the effect of the lockdown occasioned by the pandemic.  

Items donated by Cadbury Nigeria Plc include 500 cartons of bourvita beverage, while PWC donated 600 bags of 10kg rice, 300 cartons of indoomie and 42 cartons of vegetable oil.  

2020 Children’s Day: Bello, Aliyu Urges Abuja Children To Imbibe Virtues Of Honesty, Obedience

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Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu. Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria.
Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu. Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria.

TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu on Wednesday called on children in the nation’s capital to imbibe the virtues of honesty, discipline, hard work, moral uprightness and obedience to constituted authority.  

She made this known in her congratulatory message to all children in the FCT on the occasion of the 2020 Children’s Day in Abuja.

Saying, “on behalf of the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello and the entire management of FCT Administration, the children have been identified as national and global leaders of the future”, stressing that those virtues were essential character traits required for the building of an ideal society.  

Aliyu, however, advised them to shun all acts that might negatively impact on their lives such as dishonesty, cultism, truancy and moral decadence.  

She also advised children not to use the lockdown occasioned by COVID-19 as an excuse to be lazy or indolent but instead turn it into productive venture to learn new things from their parents and immediate environment.  

According to her; “the Federal Government and the indeed the FCT Administration are doing everything within their powers to see that the COVID19 pandemic comes to an end soon. You also must play your own part as well. Observe all the protocols of social distancing, facial covering and constant handwashing or use of hand sanitizers. I also want you to use this opportunity to learn new things from your homes and also from your immediate environment.”  

She continued “you should read new books and even learn to cook while also paying attention to your online lessons as if you are in the classroom.”  

Speaking on the theme of this year’s celebration which is: “Promoting Girl Child Education for Sustainable Development”, she said the education of the girl-child was of paramount importance to the Administration, adding that the education of a girl child was tantamount to the education of a nation and the FCT is promoting programmes to ensure that no girl is left behind in the quest for education.  

muhammad-musa-bello
FCT Minister, Nigeria

“As part of these measures 20 vulnerable girls have been supported with scholarship grants to the FCT College of Education, Zuba. The girls have been on scholarship since their senior secondary education. This is in addition to scholarship awards to over 200 orphaned girls across the Territory.  

She added; “The FCT Administration has also trained gender officers in the management and response to gender based violence in schools as well as promotion of disability rights in schools for girls living with disabilities.  

  “Trainings were also carried out for school heads and teachers across the FCT on making schools friendlier and safer for girls. This in addition to training them on providing psycho –social support and trauma management for girls who are survivors of sexual based violence in FCT schools,” she added.  

She also urged parents to make the education of their daughters also a priority and once more wished all FCT children a happy Children’s Day celebration.

Covid-19 Restrictions: FCT Arrest Violators For Impersonating Army Officers, Shut Bars,

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Some Violators Apprehended by the FCT Taskteam on Covid-19 restrictions
Some Violators Apprehended by the FCT Taskteam on Covid-19 restrictions

TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ministerial Task team on the Enforcement of Covid-19 Restrictions on Wednesday night arrested eight persons for violating the 8pm to 6am curfew imposed on the nation’s capital in the wake of the outbreak of Covid-19 Pandemic.

Some of the violators who were arrestded impersonated army officers, to evade arrest.

The violators were arrested at Kubwa and Dutse Alhaji Districts of the FCT and are to be arraigned before the Mobile Court.

Some of those arrested were in drinking bars and gardens, while a tricycle operator and a commercial motorcyclist were arrested for operating during the curfew hours.

Some Violators Apprehended by the FCT Taskteam on Covid-19 restrictions- pix 1
Some Violators Apprehended by the FCT Taskteam on Covid-19 restrictions- pix 1
Some Violators Apprehended by the FCT Taskteam on Covid-19 restrictions- pix 2
Some Violators Apprehended by the FCT Taskteam on Covid-19 restrictions- pix 2

At Second Gate, Dutse-Alhaji, the team accosted the operator of a drinking bar who claimed to be a soldier but upon interrogation he admitted that he lied in order to evade arrest. He disclosed that he is a Chef who closes late from work and not a military personnel as claimed.

Also at Dutse Makaranta, the team shut a beer parlour which was fully in operation few minutes after 10pm. The manager of the place also claimed that it is owned by a serving Major in the Nigerian Army, saying they decided to operate into the curfew hours because of the occupation of the owner.

Speaking to newsmen after the night operation, the Chairman of the Taskteam, Comrade Ikharo Attah however noted that the compliance level in Kubwa and Dutse area is very high.

Some Violators Apprehended by the FCT Taskteam on Covid-19 restrictions- pix 3
Some Violators Apprehended by the FCT Taskteam on Covid-19 restrictions- pix 3

He stated that, “Unlike Lugbe where we went few days ago, most of the known nightclubs and bars in Kubwa and Dutse-Alhaji are closed. Vehicular movement is very few and made up largely of those on the exemption list”.

Attah , however, decried “the level at which some residents of Dutse Alhaji and Makaranta parade themselves as military personnel even when they are not”.

He added that; “The Chef claimed to be a soldier while the beer parlour Manager said the place belongs to a Major in the Army. This must stop forthwith. People should not drag the name and image of the military in the mud.”

The Taskteam Chairman also lamented that; “Despite the high level of compliance in these areas, very few persons still seem not to fully understand the purpose of the curfew. Imagine the lady we met who claimed she was going to visit her friend after 9pm during the curfew. Also suprising this night were the two bricklayers we caught who were returned from Bauchi state despite the interstate travel ban and were going home to Bwari town. We still keep appealing to other Enforcement officers across the country to close ranks and halt the interstate travelling which seems to be going on massively despite the Presidential ban.”

Sallah: Aliyu Forfeits Salary To Secure Release Of 5 Inmates In Kuje

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FCT-MINISTER-OF-STATE


TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA

In the spirit of Sallah, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State , Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has donated her May salary to secure the immediate release of five inmates who could not pay for their fines at the Kuje Correctional Service.

Aliyu made the donation while felicitating with the inmates as part of activities to celebrate this year’s Sallah celebration, saying, the donation would further go a long way to decongest the Correctional Service already overcrowded with inmates in view of COVID-19 pandemic.  

She, however, assured the inmates that the FCT Administration would take further legal steps to see to the decongestion of the Kuje Correctional Service, however, described the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, as a God fearing man and a man with the heart of gold who believes in good governance.  

According to her; “I will not only support the reduction, but I will also lend my voice in the reduction of prison inmates by picking up some bills. I will carry out the campaign and speak to well meaning Nigerians because you cannot leave the burden of good governance to government alone.  

“We know that some of you are awaiting trial, we know that some have not been tried at all, but provided there is law, we will not be lawless. We will go by the law and get in well meaning Nigerians and pay up the fines. This will also go a long way to reduce the number besides government pronouncements.  

She continued; “Government pronouncement as we all know does not come easily in every nation. If government pronouncement comes very easily, then definitely, the name correctional centre will be misplaced. We know Mr. President recently spoke our minds when he spoke about the need to decongest our prisons.  

“And I know my Minister, a God fearing man, and a man with a heart of gold, he will certainly sent message across. God willing, FCT Administration will make moves to decongest our prison based on merit. I in my own capacity, I stand here personally on this Sallah day, I want to donate my salary for the release of 5 inmates”.  

Aliyu affirmed that the Correctional Service has been positioned to refine the inmates in the rebuilding of a better society, noting that they could make the best out of the experiences gained at the service.  

“There are times in our life that we erred, but to err is human, and to forgive is divine. There are times in our life that we are put to test, sometimes, we passed the test, sometimes we failed the test. For various reasons, we might have found ourselves at the correctional centre. But you know what, you can make the best out of it.  

“As we appreciate you, we pray for you to come out to be a better citizens that will give us a Nigeria of our dreams. Somebody else cannot give us Nigeria of our dreams and you cannot give us Nigeria of our dreams from outside, you can only give us Nigeria of our dream from within and I know you are already at the preparatory stage. When you leave here either by amnesty or whatever pronouncements, you can only become better citizens,” Aliyu stated.  

Meanwhile, the Comtroller of Correctional Service, FCT Command, Mustapha Illiyasu Atta, while commending the minister for her visit, expressed displeasure over the number of inmates awaiting trial, revealing that 70 percent of the inmates are awaiting trial list.  

Atta, also used the occasion to reveal that the Kuje Correctional Service with a capacity of 560 inmates, now accommodates no fewer than 866 inmates, while appealing to relevant authorities to work towards the decongestion of Correctional Service.    

Items donated include 250 packs of cooked jollof rice, 500 bottles of soft drinks, 500 bottles of table water, 1000 face masks, 50 bags of rice, 50 cartons of spaghetti and 100 cartons of indoomie noodles.  

Covid-19: FCT Apprehends 29 Lagos-Bound Commercial Motorcyclists

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Ikharo Attah
Chairman FCT covid-19 enforcement task force


TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ministerial Enforcement Task-team on Covid-19 Restrictions has apprehended 29 commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as ‘Okada’ Riders, who were travelling in a truck from Lafia in Nasarawa state to Lagos.

The truck with registration Number LFA 837 ZX was intercepted at the AYA Bridge in Asokoro District of the FCT.

Samaila Samiya, the truck driver said, he was carrying fine stones used for making marbles and tiles was loaded in Taraba state and heading to Lagos, but that on getting to Lafia, he decided to pick the passengers after they pleaded to pay the sum of N2,000 per person.

One of the passengers, Musa Simon also said that they are commercial motorcycle operators who had left Lagos in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown and are returning to resume work following threats by the motorcycle owners that they would sell off the motorcycles should they fail to resume work.

While addressing newsmen at the Eagle Square where those apprehended were arraigned before a Mobile Court, the Chairman of the Taskteam , Comrade Ikharo Attah said that, “despite the series of arrests, prosecution and turning back of violators by the FCT Administration, many persons are yet to fully comply with the Presidential directive on interstate travel ban”.

He said that, “Just when one feels there is enough arrest to deter people, many more would continue to move and traverse state borders.

According to him, “We in the Enforcement Team are very saddened by the way human dignity is trampled upon. How can the driver load passengers in a truck carrying stones to Lagos which is highly uncomfortable for the human body? We have seen also where persons are transported in between bags of beans, onions, fertilizers and even cement. In very sad cases, some even hide under cattle to evade arrest. Even the driver of the truck admitted that he cannot allow any member of his family to be transported in such manner.”

He continued; the truck and all its non-human contents would be impounded until the Covid-19 restrictions were lifted.

The men were arraigned before Magistrate Idayat Akonni who found them guilty and ruled that the truck be impounded. The driver was awarded a fine of N3,000 while the court ruled that all the occupants of the truck be sent back to their point of departure.

UNICEF Names Cobhams Asuquo As National Ambassador

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Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo , UNICEF National Ambassador.
Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo , UNICEF National Ambassador.


TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA

As Nigeria celebrates the 2020 Children Day, UNICEF Nigeria has appointed the internationally acclaimed, award-winning Nigerian musician, producer and songwriter Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo as a National Ambassador.

The appointment makes this celebrated artist UNICEF Nigeria’s first National Ambassador in 15 years.

Speaking on the appointment, Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo said , “It’s a huge honour to become a UNICEF Nigeria Ambassador.

Saying, “I am passionate about children’s rights, and I am passionate about Nigeria – and securing it’s future. The only way we can truly do that, is through ensuring every child can fulfill their potential.”

“I am thrilled to join the very impressive list of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors around the world supporting the protection and promotion of children’s rights globally and look forward to making my contribution to the improvement of the lives of Nigerian children and young people.”

Cobhams Asuquo, a lawyer by training, is a well-known singer and musician who shot to fame when he produced the debut album of Nigerian soul sensation Asa, including the hit singles, “Fire on the Mountain” and “Jailer”.

As UNICEF National Ambassador, he will help raise awareness of children’s rights concerns and solutions, including around issues such as birth registration, immunization, education, and protection from violence.

Cobhams has supported UNICEF Nigeria’s work since 2019, including through producing the hits I’m a Nigeria Child (For Every Child) calling for every Nigerian child’s rights to be respected and protected, and We go Win (Corona), to raise awareness on how Nigerians can protect themselves from COVID-19.

In 2015, Cobhams produced a song Tell Everybody, to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, as part of the UN Global Goals campaign.

UNICEF Nigeria Representative Peter Hawkins said, “I’m delighted to welcome Cobhams to the UNICEF family, particularly on Nigerian Children’s Day – a day that is dedicated to every Nigerian child, to give Nigerian children a better place to survive, thrive and develop”

“Cobhams has already supported UNICEF to raise children’s and youth issues. I am sure that he will use his singing, his passion, and dedication to continue to defend the rights of vulnerable children and young people in Nigeria.”

Nigerian Children’s Day – celebrated on 27 May – celebrates the importance of children in Nigeria, providing the opportunity to policymakers and families to focus on the holistic development of young Nigerians.

Bello Direct Markets To Open Three Times A Week

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FCT Minister, Nigeria

TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has directed all markets in the territory to open three times a week in order to mitigate the sufferings of residents who find it difficult to buy foodstuffs due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

He added that, with effect from Monday, May 25th, 2020, the number of days that markets are allowed to operate in the FCT has been increased from 2 to 3 days in a week. Accordingly, all markets will now be opened on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8.00am to 3.00pm.

Bello made this known when he chaired a joint meeting of the FCT COVID-19 Emergency Response Team and the FCT Security Committee, as part of efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the FCT.

The Meeting deliberated on the second phase of the ease of lockdown guidelines issued by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 generally and as they affect the operations of markets in particular

Consequently, the meeting came up with the following guidelines which will guide the operations of markets in the FCT from Monday May 25th 2020.

In addition to sale of foodstuff the following additional sections of the market will now open; Agricultural inputs for farm activities such as sale of fertilizer, herbicides, seeds and agricultural implements; Building and construction materials; and Electrical items specifically for construction

More so, Neighborhood selling points managed by the Abuja Markets Management Ltd which are restricted to selling only foodstuff, are to operate daily;

He continued: “All new sections of the market to be re-opened as indicated above must ensure decontamination of their premises prior to commencement of business.

Market operators and customers must also observe all already established protocols of handwashing, facial coverings and social distancing;

All other measures at curtailing COVID-19 in the FCT as contained in the guidelines issued by the FCTA on the 2nd of May 2020 still subsist.

Eid-el-Fitr: FCT MInister Urges Muslim To Pray For Quick End Of Covid-19 Pandemic

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FCT Minister, Nigeria

TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) , Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has congratulated Muslim faithful in the nation’s capital for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and wishes them a pleasant and joyous Eid-el Fitr celebration.

While also urging them to intensify prayers towards the end of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging country.

Bello made this known as part of his Eid-el Fitr celebration message to the nation’s capital residents.

 
He further stated that, “while the Holy month of Ramadan was no doubt used to pray fervently for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative consequences on the society, I must urge the Muslim Ummah not to relent in their prayers but rather intensify them even after Ramadan, because in times of tribulations, true supplications to the Almighty indeed yields positive results”.

The FCT Minister also used the occasion to express his appreciation on behalf of the FCTA and all residents of the FCT to health and other essential workers in the frontlines of the battle against the Coronavirus disease.

He praised them for their dedication to duty and the sacrifices they are making in ensuring that there are no dramatic spikes in the number of positive cases in the FCT and keeping the numbers within manageable limits.

 
Bello also thanked individuals, corporate, religious and non-governmental organisations as well as some government establishments for their contributions in the provision of medical equipment and facilities as well as palliatives for the less privileged members of the society who are being negatively impacted by COVID-19. Their generosity, he said underscores the significance of the FCT as Nigeria’s Center of Unity.

The Minister also advised residents that while enjoying the festivities, they should obey all laid down protocols of hand washing, face covering, staying at home and social distancing. He reminded residents that these measures were put in place for the safety and wellbeing of everyone.

He further said that, “COVID-19 does not discriminate on whom it affects and there is therefore the need for residents to take personal responsibility for their health. If you observe any symptoms associated with the virus, please, contact the relevant health authorities.”

The Minister continued, “Remember that COVID-19 is not a death sentence and there is the need to avoid stigmatizing anyone who has been infected. Defeating it will require the cooperation and collaboration of all”.

Malam Bello once again wished residents a happy Eid-El Fitr celebrations and encouraged them to enjoy the festivities from the safety of their homes.

FCTA Supports 17 Graded Chiefs With Respiratory Hygiene Materials

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FCT-MINISTER-OF-STATE

TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA

In an effort to contain the further spread of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic in the nation’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through its Primary Healthcare, Board on Sunday supported 17 graded chiefs with hands and respiratory hygiene materials and non contact digital infra-red thermometer.

The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, who presented the items to the Agaba of Jiwa kingdom, HRM. Alhaji Idris Musa,  said that the medical support was to guide against the spread of the coronavirus in view of the large number of people that visit the palace of traditional rulers to seek counselling.

The Minister who was represented by the Ag. Executive Secretary of FCT Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Iwot Ndaeyo, also noted that the role of traditional rulers in Federal Capital Territory in terms of sensitization and mobilization cannot be overemphasied, noting that the OVID-19 response from the primary healthcare sector fits into the community response too.  

She also hinted that the community spread of the virus was no more in doubt, therefore the traditional institutions should be the custodial of sensitization and mobilization of activities at the community level.  

Her words: “The role of traditional rulers in FCT cannot be overemphasied. There are three approaches to COVID-19 response in FCT from the health sector itself. Primary health sector, the pubic health sector and the secondary health sector which will also pass through the tertiary and specialist hospitals.  

“The response from the primary healthcare sector fits into the community response too. They are all represented here. The response may appear belated but it has to take a lot of planning and focused strategic activities to ensure that we work together as a team and reactivate that partnership that can make things to happen.  

She continued: “Prevention and control are very critical particularly hands and respiratory hygiene and using non contact infra-red digital thermometer that could help us to detect some of the major symptoms of the disease known as COVID-19.  

“The community spread of the virus is no more in doubt, it is very obvious that is ongoing. The traditional institutions are the custodial of sensitization and mobilization of activities in the community level. And without you being protected, going by the number of meetings you are going to hold, for advice and counselling, there is need to protect yourself as a frontline workers.  

“In response to this critial observation, the administration has approved PPE to the 17 graded chiefs that will protect and aid surveillance. We are here with infra-red digital thermometer, hand sanitizers, face masks and buckets. This will go a long way to strengthen our partnership”.  

While receiving the items on behalf of the graded traditional rulers in the FCT, the Agaba of Jiwa, HRM. Alhaji Idris Musa, described the support as the right step in the right direction, stressing that with the support, traditional rulers would have a sense of belonging.  

The royal father, however, charged the FCT Primary Health Care Board to work as a team, even as he tasked them to tap from the knowledge of the traditional rulers who are the custodial of the people.  

“This is what we have been seeing in other states. First, let me commend the FCT Minister of State for presenting these items so that it will go round to all the graded chiefs. I am happy as a representative of northern traditional rulers of primary healthcare representing the FCT. It is what we have being waiting for.  

“It is a first approach. With these, the traditional rulers will have a sense of belonging. At the area council level, most of our traditional rulers don’t know what is happening. It is the responsibility of the primary healthcare board in various state to officially communicate each chiefdom.  

“We are lucky that FCT is the headquarter of the country and all our development partners are here to help us and they are also here to watch us including their security.In the state, you can do whatever you want to because your report only end within the state, but our own in FCT goes internationally. So, FCT, primary healthcare should always be the pacesetter in the development of our primary healthcare services,” he charges.

Eid-il- fitr: FCTA Donates Food Items To Twelve Less Privileged Groups

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FCTA donates covid-19 palliatives to NGOs
FCTA donates covid-19 palliatives to NGOs

TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA

In order to allievate the sufferings of the less privileged groups in the nation’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory 1 (FCTA) on Friday donated 60 bags of rice, 60 cartoons of vegetables oil and twelve cows to the vulnerables groups in Abuja in the spirit of Eid-il-Fitr.

Presenting the items to the beneficiaries on behalf of the administration, the Chief of Protocols, Malam Sani Daura said it was a routine gesture by the administration in assisting the less privileged at a time such as this to enable them celebrate the festival with other member of the society.

The Chief Protocols who was represented by the Head of Admin in his office, Mr Terfa Agor enjoined the representing of the group to be transparent in distributing the items to their members.

Federal Capital Territory Administration donate covid-19 palliatives to twelve NGOs
Federal Capital Territory Administration donate covid-19 palliatives to twelve NGOs

Daura, however , called on the group, especially the Muslims, to pray for peace and unity amongst residents of the FCT and the nation at large as they celebrate Eid-el fitr.

He reminded them of the obligation to work and pray for the unity and indivisibility of the country, also called on them to pray for an end to the Coronavirus pandemic that is ravaging the country and the world in general.

While admonishing them to use the occasion to meditate and give expression to the teachings and lifestyle of Prophet Muhammad, SAW, and to pray for the administration.

Representatives of the group were given five 50kg bags of rice and five cartoons of groundnut oil and one cow each for onward distribution to their members.

Those who benefited from items includes, School for the handicapped Kuje, School for the blind Jabi, School for the deaf Kuje, Leppers Colony, Motherless baby home, FCT Para Soccer team, Unity Orphanage Bwari and Community based Vocational Rehabilitation center Old Karu.

Others were Community based vocational based Rehabilitation center Zuba, Blind person Karon Majiji, Vocational Rehabilitation center Kuje, Karon Majiji Disabled Rehabilitation Community.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the Principal School for the Blind Kuje, Comrade Abdulrazaq Surajo on behalf of the groups thanked the administration, saying, the items given to them should will be a kind of sacrifice that would bring an end to Coronavirus pandemic in the whole world.

Stressing that the Coronavirus has caused severed hardship to most of their members

According to him, ”We want to say a very big thank you to you, the FCT administration, the Minister and the team that all came together believing in us.

“The goods you brought today we will ensure that they are distributed across all the members of this group.

“This will go a long way in assisting us to celebrate the eid-el Fitr and would also help in cushioning the economy hardship faced by our members as results of the sit at home COVID-19 global pandemic”.

He also called on other well-meaning Nigerians to follow suite in reaching out to the less privileged in the society in a time like this to alleviate their plight.

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