This initiative, spearheaded by the NEDC Board Chairman, Maj Gen Paul Tarfa (rtd), is in line with the Federal Government’s efforts to support citizens during these challenging times.
The distribution program will target states such as Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, and Bauchi, aiming to assist families struggling with the rising costs of essential commodities. The NEDC has committed to distributing 300,000 bags of rice, 200,000 cartons of spaghetti and macaroni, 100,000 cartons of sugar, and 100,000 bags of branded mats.
Additionally, the relief package includes 100,000 branded blankets, 100,000 sets of men’s clothing (shedda), 100,000 women’s wrappers, 100,000 pieces of children’s clothing, and 100,000 cartons of vegetable oil.
Gen. Tarfa, along with the NEDC’s Managing Director, Alhaji Mohammed Alkali, emphasized the Commission’s dedication to completing over 600 development projects in the region. These projects include ongoing road constructions and the building of 500 housing units intended for the rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
Furthermore, the NEDC has introduced an innovative transportation approach within the six states of the North East zone by procuring and deploying an unspecified number of e-vehicles. This initiative aims to lower transportation costs and create employment opportunities for the youth in the region.