The Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has constituted a 16-member committee for the distribution of palliatives to the needy.

A statement by the Governor’s spokesman, Mallam Isa Gusau said the committee would begin the distribution on Saturday.

“The palliatives, mostly varieties of food items will cushion the effects of 14 days statewide lockdown declared in the Governor,” Gusau said.

He said the committee would be chaired by Commissioner of Agriculture, Mr Bukar Talba, with the Chairperson the State Emergency Management Agency, Hajiya Yabawa Kolo as Secretary.

Gusau said ”the committee, which includes Commissioners of key ministries, organisations, security, and media, would target vulnerable people in urgent need.”

The committee was urged to discharge its duty with efficiency, highest sense of responsibility and most importantly, with the fear of God.

By Mercy Chukwudiebere