Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has broadened the attain of the Rice palliative initiative to profit the Presidents of Scholar Union Governments in every of Nigeria’s 36 states, in addition to within the Federal Capital Territory.
The rice distribution to the Presidents of the Scholar Union Authorities (SUG) was coordinated by means of the workplace of the Particular Adviser on Scholar Engagement to the President, Asefon Sunday.
Whereas sharing rice with college students in Abuja on Tuesday, Asefon expressed that this initiative is a part of the President’s ongoing assist for each college students and the local people. He highlighted the significance of this effort, particularly in December 2024, when the President prolonged palliative help to scholar leaders for the Christmas and New 12 months celebrations.
He stated, “In the present day, the SUG Presidents throughout the Federation, by God’s grace, can even obtain their rice from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a person who understands the significance of scholars as leaders not solely of tomorrow but additionally of right now.
“The President gave them the rice, however sadly, the rice arrived in Abuja very late, round December twenty eighth final 12 months. So, this 12 months, we thought it clever to ask them to come back to Abuja in order that we might personally hand over the rice to them. We chosen two SUG Presidents from every zone to characterize them and handle the distribution of the palliative.
“It has by no means occurred within the historical past of this nation that the President will attain out to stakeholders and scholar leaders, notably SUG Presidents, in December. That is the primary time it’s occurring.
“This will probably be a time for Nigerian youth and college students to mirror and categorical their ideas whereas partaking with the federal government. The scholars and youth of this nation at the moment are feeling the presence of the federal government and experiencing its affect.
“We had been knowledgeable that every one SUG Presidents throughout the 36 states of the nation ought to come and obtain rice, a gesture from the President.
“We’re sincerely appreciative and commend him for these initiatives, beginning with the Nigerian Training Mortgage Fund and now the Rice Initiative. We’re wanting ahead to extra.”
