Enugu South Council Distributes 2,000 Bags of Rice To Residents

The Enugu South Local Government Council in Enugu State has distributed 2,000 bags of rice to residents as part of a welfare intervention to cushion the impact of economic hardship during the Christmas season.

The council chairman, Hon. Caleb Ani, said the initiative was designed to support vulnerable members of the community and promote social inclusion, in line with the development agenda of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration.

Speaking at the distribution exercise, Mr Ani said local governments had a constitutional responsibility to prioritise the welfare of residents, particularly the less privileged, stressing that the programme reflected his administration’s commitment to grassroots governance.

“In the spirit of Christmas, it is important to share with the less privileged. At a time like this, these are the people the constitution entrusts to us as a local government to care for. What we have done today reflects our desire to always stand with our people and appreciate their support,” he said.

Hon. Caleb Ani

Hon. Ani assured residents that his administration would continue to implement people-oriented programmes and deliver tangible benefits across the council area.

A cross section of beneficiaries jubilating during the rice distribution exercise at the Enugu South Local Government Headquarters.

Also speaking, the council’s party chairman, Hon. Freedom Nnam, commended the initiative, describing it as consistent with the party’s commitment to community welfare and inclusive development.

He urged residents to continue supporting the local government, noting that several infrastructure and social projects were currently ongoing in the area.

“The chairman has done well to celebrate with the people who gave him their mandate, despite the numerous development projects being executed across the local government,” Hon. Nnam said.

Hon. Freedom Nnam

Beneficiaries welcomed the gesture, describing it as timely amid prevailing economic challenges.

Some of the beneficiaries

One of them, Ibrahim Idris Yaru, said the distribution demonstrated the practical benefits of democratic governance. “I feel happy because this is what democracy is about. I thank the state government and the council chairman for making the area more conducive to live in. I have lived here for over 27 years,” he said.

Another beneficiary, Ifeoma Grace, said the support would help ease the burden on her family during the festive period. “I am very excited. This has never happened before. Enugu South Local Government and Enugu State have done so much for us. I now have enough food for this season,” she said.

The council said the distribution was extended to both indigenes and non-indigenes resident in Enugu South, reflecting what officials described as an inclusive approach to governance.

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