COVID-19 Abia Palliative: Time table for distribution of palliatives to local government areas

In furtherance of the state government’s ongoing delivery of food and personal protective items to vulnerable persons in the state, the Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the delivery of palliatives to all communities in the state through the local governments as follows:

A. Tuesday, 28th April, 2020
Time: 12 noon
Venue: Food Bank, Office of Wife of the Governor, Government House, Umuahia.

1. Ukwa West
2. Ugwunagbo
3. Isiala Ngwa North
4. Ikwuano
5. Ohafia
6. Umunneochi

B. Wednesday, 29th April, 2020
Time: 12 noon
Venue: Food Bank, Office of Wife of the Governor, Government House, Umuahia.

1. Aba North
2. Obingwa
3. Isiala Ngwa South
4. Umuahia South
5. Isuikwuato
6. Bende

C. Thursday, 30th April, 2020
Time: 12 noon
Venue: Food Bank, Office of Wife of the Governor, Government House, Umuahia.

1. Osisioma
2. Aba South
3. Ukwa East
4. Unuahia North
5. Arochukwu

Concerned Transition Council Chairmen are expected to come with appropriate vehicles to collect the items for their LGAs. The items which are strictly for vulnerable persons such as widows, persons living with disabilities, tricycle (Keke) and other commercial transporters etc, are to be distributed in conjunction with Traditional Rulers, Presidents General, Women and Youth Leaders of the communities within the LGA.

According to the Honorable Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, influential individuals can also help the less privileged in their communities during this trying time.

“While we are aware that the items may not be enough for all those who need them, we wish to encourage well to do individuals in all our communities to support our people in this trying time.

Thank you.”