FCTA commences zero hunger campaign in area councils

The FCT Administration has commenced the distribution of food items in the six area councils through the Renewed Hope Initiative of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

Presenting assorted food items to residents of Yangoji Leprosy Colon in Abaji Area Counci, the Mandate Secretary of FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, said the initiative was a direct intervention from the office of the First Lady of the Federation, aimed at achieving zero hunger status in FCT.

In her words, “This is a special intervention from the Renewed Hope Initiative of the First Lady of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu, aimed at putting food on the tables of the vulnerable in the six area councils of the FCT. This intervention sets to achieve zero hunger status in FCT.

‘’The Hon. Minister of Minister of FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike, and the Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Mayiham Mahmud are working assiduously with the office of the First Lady, to ensure that food is available for you in this remote area. Therefore, be rest assured that you have a government that cares for your needs always,” Adedayo stressed.

Responding, the Chief of Yangoji Leprosy Colony, Ali Isa, said, “I am very happy today, and I appreciate the government. I have seen the Renewed Hope Agenda in action. Others have left us with promises, but the President has started fulfilling his commitments. The First Lady brought abundant food for us, and we are grateful.”

At Kulo Community, nestled within Kuje Area Council, the team delivered essential food supplies to the vulnerable and less privileged. Kulo, renowned for its groundnut production, welcomed the gesture with open arms, as residents expressed their appreciation for the tangible support received.

The outreach extended to Iddo Sarki, situated within Gwagwalada Area Council, where members of the community, including widows, youths, and the vulnerable, received essential food supplies.