In keeping with the tradition of his government, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, has approved the distribution of rice to women groups in the 189 communities of the state, and the state civil servants in readiness for the Christmas celebrations.
Confirming the report, Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwuelobelu, said that the distribution has already commenced to designated groups as well as approved motherless and remand homes across the state.
Furthermore, Governor Obiano has approved the payment of 2020 Leave Allowance to Civil Servants in the State latest by the second week of December.
Respective staff and pensioners of ministries, departments, and agencies of government are also expected to receive giftings of bags of rice each in readiness for the Christmas celebrations.
The ongoing distribution of rice and infusion of funds in the system will definitely ameliorate the hardship occasioned by the onset of recession in Nigeria with its attendant negative impact on the wellbeing of families.
Reacting to the development, some residents of Anambra State Mr Johnson Anayochuwu and Mrs Chidera Onyeka, thanked the Governor for the kind gesture, describing him as a compassionate leader with the interest of the people at heart, praying God to continue to bless him.
