FG distributes food, nutrition aid to vulnerable households in Benue

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer

The Federal Government has embarked on the distribution of food and nutritional support items in Benue under the Presidential Initiative for Food and Nutrition Assistance.

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (FMHAPR), Dr Bernard Doro, who led the exercise, said it was aimed at supporting vulnerable households affected by displacement, insecurity, and loss of livelihoods.

This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit of the ministry, Chinyere Ulasi.

Doro described the intervention as an urgent humanitarian response and a strategic step toward linking emergency assistance with long-term social protection, including conditional cash transfers and livelihood support through the National Social Register.

The statement indicated that the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Olubunmi Olusanya, underscored the importance of coordinated and data-driven humanitarian response.

“This intervention reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to shock-responsive social protection, improved targeting through the Social Register, and effective last-mile delivery.

“Our goal is to ensure that assistance reaches intended beneficiaries with dignity and fairness,” he said.

According to the statement, the Governor of Benue, Hyacinth Alia, represented by his Deputy, Sam Ode, expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the timely intervention.

He noted that many communities in the state have suffered displacement and destruction of farmlands.
The highlight of the event was the direct engagement with beneficiaries.

Government officials personally distributed items to internally displaced persons, persons with disabilities, elderly citizens, and other vulnerable groups, including families from Guma Local Government Area of the state.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration with the state government to strengthen resilience, restore livelihoods, and support sustainable pathways out of poverty.

(NAN)