Indegent citizens in Aku Ward IV Igbo Etit Local government Area, Enugu state could not hold their joy as they recieve the first phase of palliative material from the government from the on going exercise.

They commended selfless efforts of the palliative committee who ensured the items get to the target individuals including Persons Living with Disabilities, widows and others who fall into the category of persons earmarked to benefit from the rice item.

Some of them including Elder Ozoede Ezike and Mrs Mary Amukwuru from Ugwunagbor Ezi-Oshigo, Mr Denis Aroke and Ozor Nwakaego both from Ugwunorda, Agala Jiderechukwu and Eche Nneoma from Umuehelete Oshigo commended the equitable distribution of the relief item among the three sub communities in Aku Ward IV also known as Ejuona Aku.

Other indegens and representatives from different political parties who spoke on behalf of their members said the measure applied by the palliative committee proved non party affair since the palliative was meant to cushion the effect of hardship on the poorest of the poor in the country.

They therefore called on the government to fulfill its promise on other items including cash transfer in line with the palliative measures as their people would be happy to get the full effect of the palliative measure.

Earlier in an address at the village square, the president General and member palliative committee Aku ward IV, Chief Tony Ezeoyili assured the people that the committee had adopted a realistic measure to ensure the rice item gets to the target individuals.

In a speech, the Counselor representing Aku ward IV /Ejuona in Igbo Etiti Legislative council, Hon. Ndidiamaka Okanya while attributing the success of the whole thing to the team spirit of the committee said her admistration will continue to enthrone peace, love and unity in the area.

She noted that the welfare of the core indegent members of the community would be paramount in every thing.

According to the report of the committee, the law maker recieved 197 bags on behalf of the ward, the committee distributes 50 bags each to three sub communities in the area and shared 47 bags to persons living with disabilities.

Members of the committee present during the exercise are the counselor, Hon. Ndidiamaka Okanya, the President General, Chief Tony Ezeoyili, the Anglican priest, Rev. Bethram Udegbunam and the CSO, Amaka Uchennadiukwu.