Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State Thursday confirmed receipt of N2 billion and 16,800 bags of rice as part of the palliatives.
Fubara made the disclosure while inaugurating the state’s Palliatives Sharing Committee.
The governor said that the N2bn came from the federal government and the rice was put together and shared among states by the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF).
In his statement: “The country is at a cross-road because of the removal of subsidy which has brought much hardship in the lives and businesses of virtually everyone.
“For that reason, states, the federal government and other well meaning individuals are providing succour under the circumstance. In that order, the NGF in their bid to alleviate the situation, decided to distribute to each state, about 16,800 bags of rice.
“We are also in receipt of N2 billion, which is part of the relief measure. It is not just about sharing money, but applying it to something that will touch the lives of those that are in dire need, those going through much pressure at this particular moment. We will come up with a decision very soon, and we will give your committee directive on what to do when the time comes.”
