A coalition of civil society organizations in Anambra State, operating under the Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONET), has called upon Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo to provide an explanation regarding his promise to distribute rice to 530,000 households in the State.
The group has also raised questions about the allocation of Anambra’s portion of the fuel subsidy removal relief package recently announced by the Federal Government for states.
It urged Soludo to promptly initiate the distribution of rice and other relief measures, considering that the state’s residents are experiencing hardships resulting from the removal of fuel subsidies.
In a statement signed by the group’s coordinator, Prince Chris Azor, the CSOs emphasized that these palliatives are intended to alleviate the suffering of the populace in the face of current challenges.
The statement reads: “We had expressed serious concerns about the plight of the suffering masses in the face of humongous hike in prices of commodities, transportation and general livelihoods.
“We also noted that the palliative packages by Federal and State governments would not be enough to mitigate the hardship faced by Nigerians.
“We also commended the state government for rolling out comprehensive intervention strategies as made public by the governor in a statewide broadcast.
“We observed that there are some level of implementation in the health sector, through Antenatal and Postnatal free services. However, we expect the major interventions to commence immediately. The masses are really suffering.
“We will be happy to partner the state government and other stakeholders in monitoring the implementation process in order to ensure inclusivity, transparency and accountability.”