WHAT WE'RE DOING TO CUSHION HUNGER IN AKWA IBOM -AKSG (COOPA) The Akwa Ibom State Government has unveiled measures to address the pressing issue of hunger and food insufficiency in the state. According to the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Offiong Offor, the state is facing a significant developmental challenge due to macro-economic factors. She disclosed that Governor Eno has taken a proactive approach to address the situation, augmenting the federal government's donation of 24,000 bags of rice with an additional 24,000 bags. This initiative, the Commissioner said aims to reach more families with much-needed support. "Governor Eno has expressed his profound appreciation to the Federal Government for their care and responsiveness during this critical time," Dr. Offor noted. Offor noted that the state government's food intervention will ensure that each of the 2,272 gazetted villages in the state receives 20 bags of ri...
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