By Amaka Amaka
Indigent citizens of Aku Ward IV Igbo Etit Local government Area, Enugu state Sunday could not hold their joy as they received the first batch of palliative materials from the State government.
They commended selfless efforts of the palliative committee that ensured the items got to the target individuals including Persons Living with Disabilities, widows and others who fall into the category of persons earmarked to benefit from the items.
Some of them including Elder Ozoede Ezike and Mrs Mary Amukwuru from Ugwunagbor Ezi-Oshigo, Mr Denis Aroke and Ozor Nwakaego both from Ugwunorda, Agala Jiderechukwu and Eche Nneoma from Umuehelete Oshigo commended the equitable distribution of the relief items among the three sub communities in Aku Ward IV also known as Ejuona Aku.
Other indigenes and representatives from different political parties who spoke on behalf of their members said the measure applied by the palliative committee was non partisan since the palliative was meant to cushion the effect of hardship on the poorest of the poor in the country.
They therefore called on the government to fulfill its promise on other items including cash transfer in line with the palliative measures as their people would be happy to get the full effect of the palliative measure.
Earlier in an address at the village square, the president General and member palliative committee Aku ward IV, Chief Tony Ezeoyili assured the people that the committee had adopted a realistic measure to ensure the item gets to the target individuals.
In a speech, the Counselor representing Aku ward IV /Ejuona in Igbo Etiti Legislative council, Hon. Ndidiamaka Okanya while attributing the success of the whole thing to the team spirit of the committee said her admistration will continue to enthrone peace, love and unity in the area.
She noted that the welfare of the core indigent members of the community would be paramount in every thing.
According to the report of the committee, the law maker recieved 197 bags on behalf of the ward, the committee distributes 50 bags each to three sub communities in the area and shared 47 bags to persons living with disabilities.
Members of the committee present during the exercise are the counselor, Hon. Ndidiamaka Okanya, the President General, Chief Tony Ezeoyili, the Anglican priest, Rev. Bethram Udegbunam and the CSO,
