Akwa Ibom confirms receipt of N2bn, 3000 bags of rice from FG

The Akwa Ibom Government has confirmed receipt of N2 billion and 3, 000 bags of rice palliatives promised by the federal government.

Gov.  Umo Eno announced this in Uyo on Tuesday, when he received the Palliatives Committee Report set up by the state government.

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The palliatives were part of the federal government’s assistance to citizens through various state governments to help cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. (NAN)