A N27.4 billion succor has been approved by the Federal Government for states ravaged by flooding and conflicts.
It was approved at Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council, FEC.
Kebbi State Governor and Vice Chairman of the National Food Security Council, Atiku Bagudu, who briefed State House correspondents after the meeting, which was chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
According to him, FEC approved N18.9 billion for intervention in 14 states ravaged by flooding.
Noting that the list of the states is not exhaustive, he said that the intervention will take the form of seedlings, fertilizers among other items.
According to him, 163,117 beneficiaries will be covered in 14 states.
He said that FEC approved N8.5 billion for intervention in states ravaged by conflicts.
Among the beneficiary states, he said, are Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Plateau, Taraba and Zamfara.
While 69,872 people will benefit from the intervention, he said that it will take the form of fertilizers, seedlings, feeding and accommodation.
