The Kogi State Government has issued a strong denial of a recent video circulating on social media that alleges the rebagging and sale of rice palliatives meant for citizens. The government has labeled the claims as misleading and entirely false.
In a statement released by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, the government emphasized that the rice palliatives are clearly branded and marked as “Not for Sale.” Monitoring teams are in place to ensure the proper distribution of these palliatives.
“We have thoroughly investigated the claim and found no evidence to support it. The state government distributed palliatives before Sallah, which is over a month ago, and numerous beneficiaries have come forward to attest to receiving the palliatives and have expressed gratitude to His Excellency,” the statement read.
The government believes that the false claim is an attempt to discredit its efforts to support citizens. It urges residents to be cautious of misinformation and to verify information through credible sources.
“We assure the public that the government of His Excellency, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, has zero tolerance for any form of diversion of public facilities, especially those meant for the indigent and downtrodden. We will continue to monitor and address any misinformation aimed at undermining our efforts,” Hon. Ojomah concluded.
The Kogi State Government remains committed to providing support to its citizens and maintaining transparency in the distribution of palliatives.