Few days after the Abia State Government issued a stay-at-home directive to residents, in order to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus, Governor Ikpeazu has unveiled economic stimulus package for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society.
The stimulus, which comes in food packs, to be distributed to every local government in the State is aimed at cushioning the effect of the stay-at-home directive.
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Abia state Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed the state inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19 pandemic to commence distribution of palliative materials to citizens, including food, sanitizers and protective face masks, to all the 17 LGAs in the state from Tuesday, 7th April, 2020,
The materials are to be dispatched to vulnerable persons using previously identified channels such as churches, state geriatric care agency, town unions and traditional rulers as well as existing school feeding program structure in the state.
Thank you.
Chief John Okiyi Kalu,
Honorable Commissioner for Information.
4/4/2020