The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Monday, distributed 12,000 bags of rice and maize to vulnerable households across the six area councils in Abuja.
The Minister, Nyesom Wike, said during the distribution in Kwali area council, that each of the councils would get 2000 bags of rice and maize.
Wike, who was represented by Mr Bitrus Garki, Mandate Secretary, Area Council Secretariat, FCTA, stated that the exercise was part of the ongoing distribution of palliatives to vulnerable residents.
“You may recall that about two weeks ago, the FCT administration organised an event where some of the food items were distributed to various groups.
“This includes area councils, representatives of 17 chiefdoms, religious organisations, civil servants and vulnerable groups.
“The feedback we received from that exercise was incredibly encouraging, which is why we are expanding the distribution today.
“Today, we are gathered here to carry on with this noble gesture, aligning it with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which aims to instill hope for a better future for all Nigerians.
“Under this phase of the distribution, we are bringing the items closer to the people, ensuring direct outreach to the vulnerable groups, taking place simultaneously in all the six area councils of the FCT,” he said.
