The North East Development Commission has announced the immediate release of 300,000 bags of rice and other food commodities to residents of the North East.
During a press briefing held in Abuja, the agency’s managing director, Mohammed Alkali, highlighted the release of these food supplies as part of the NEDC’s commitment to supporting the federal and state governments in their efforts to mitigate the economic challenges faced by Nigerians in the region.
Maj. Gen. Paul Tarfa (rtd), the chairman of the commission, emphasized that the NEDC has identified various interventions aimed at alleviating the plight of citizens in the North East, underscoring the importance of addressing food security to ensure the well-being of the residents.
“We want to continue projects that will enhance socio-economic activities across the region and open up markets and roads to connect the region,” he said.
