The Rivers State Government on Thursday concluded the distribution of palliatives to the different wards of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. This is in order to cushion the effect of measures in place to check the spread of coronavirus.
Chairman of Rivers State COVID-19 Palliative Committee , Ambassador Desmond Akawor stated that the committee has involved Traditional Rulers, Clerics and Civil Society leaders to ensure that the foodstuffs get to the people.
Speaking at the Palace of Nye-Weli of Akpor kingdom, Ambassador Desmond Akawor said the driving force for Governor Wike is his determination to serve Rivers people.
At the Obio/Akpor Local Government Council Secretariat, Ambassador Desmond Akawor urged those sharing the palliatives to work in line with the dream of Governor Wike to reach out to everyone.
Nyeweli of Akpor kingdom, Eze Aniele Orlu Oriebe expressed appreciation to the Rivers State Governor for investing in the welfare of Rivers people.
He said that the foodstuffs donated by the Rivers State Governor will solve the problem of hardship and hunger being faced by the people during the implementation of the COVID-19 precautionary measures.
Rev. Cannon Chukujekwu Okoli thanked the Rivers State Governor for the kind gesture, saying that God will be with him.
He prayed God to grant Governor Wike the strength and courage to continue to reach out to the downtrodden affected by the measures aimed to check the spread of coronavirus.
