The Chairman of Warri South Council Area, Dr. Michael Tidi, on Friday 22 September, 2023 inaugurated the Warri South Local Government Area Palliative Committee that will be in charge of the distribution of the Delta State palliative to the poorest of the poorest in the state.
The palliative committee which was inaugurated at the office of the Warri South Council Chairman at the Secretariat has Barr. Oki David as it’s Coordinator, while Comrade Raymond Emiko, is the Secretary.
Members of the committee include, Dr Triumph Etaoghene, Chief Charles Iwuchukwu, Evang Mrs J.E. Sodo, Comrade Festus Ukeje, Apostle Dr. Neville Waye.
Others are; ASP Faniyi Olarewaju, Onifade Fatai, Keke Ugeorotsete, Ambassador Obodo Obruche and Amos Enoghono.
Tidi, who commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for empathizing with the people and matching his words with action, urged the committee to discharge their duty with the fear of God.
He reiterated that the palliative were meant for the poor people in the society, appealing to members of the committee to ensure that the palliative gets to those it was intended for.
The Warri South Council boss also stressed that posterity will judge the committee members according to how they would discharge their duties.
“I want to congratulate you on your new assignment. This is a call to service. I have good relationship with almost all of you and I can vouch for your character and I know that none of you here is hungry. The selection committee saw through your character and they believe you are fit and proper for the assignment,” Tidi said.
Recall that the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori had confirmed that the state had received 13,800 out of the 17,400 bags of rice, maize and fertiliser being expected from the Federal Government.
Dr. Kingsley Emu, Secretary to the State Government, confirmed this in Asaba, the Delta State capital during a meeting with the Steering Committee for Palliative Programme.
According to Emu, the steering committee had concluded plans to commence distribution.
He noted that the distribution of the palliatives will be through the DSIEC wards structure, i.e. 500 distribution points as each of the 25 local government areas has 20 wards.
He added that this is to ensure the vulnerable population, in every nook and cranny of the state is reached. Distribution sub-committees have been set up for each ward and local government area for effective distribution.
