Plateau Rep. Distributes Palliative To Vulnerable, Displaced Constituents

By: Oliver Kum

Items distributed by Hon Daniel Asama to displaced and venerable in his constituency, Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency

The Hon. Member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Daniel Asama has today,.distributed food and non food items worth over 60 million naira to vulnerable and displaced persons in his constituency in order to cushion the effect of high cost of living.

The items are intervention the lawmaker got from the Commission for Refugee through the Ministry of Agriculture.

Hon. Daniel Asama addressing displaced and vulnerable persons on the occasion of distribution of palliative to them in Kwal Bassa local government area

Flagging off the distribution of the items in Kwal, Bassa local government area of Plateau State, Asama said that the palliative was meant to bring succour to the people in view of the economic hardship people are experiencing in the country.

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"This is to bring succour to my constituents in view of the hardship people are going through in the country at the moment.

"As a member of the House of Representatives, representing the good people of Bassa/Jos North, I have heard so many cries. People painfully reach me all the time. My phone bursts with calls and 90 percent of the calls I receive are filled with pain arising from meager issues.

"People just want little meals, just portions of food to eat and it pains me much. So, this gesture is all about trying to bring succour and relief most especially to the vulnerable and displaced people".

Hon. Asama and one of the beneficiaries of the palliative

With over 16 years of experience in humanitarian service, including his tenure as the chairman of all orphanages in Plateau State, the lawmaker noted that he was well aware of the challenges his Constituents faced on daily basis. "I have been a humanitarian for more than 16 years. Before I became a member of the House of Reps, I worked as the chairman of all the orphanages in Plateau State. So, I know exactly the travails and troubles that people are facing in this constituency," he stated.

The Hon. Member noted that the distribution would be done in phases stressing that the distribution that was done on Friday was the first tranche for 50 beneficiaries.

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He added that there would be subsequent distribution for two sets of 50 beneficiaries to be done in batches. The federal lawmaker noted with regrets and disenchantment that there are still displaced persons in Yelwa Zangam as well as those who were displaced from boarder areas by kidnappers and are taking refuge with friends and relatives in Jos and Jebbu Bassa townships.

"There are also a lot of people from the Irigwe Axis in Bassa LGA who have been displaced over the past two years. We may not reach all of them, but we'll reach as many as we can".

Hon. Asama called on his constituents to give maximum support to President Bola Tinubu and governor Caleb Mutfwang saying that the two leaders were doing their best to address the needs of the people.

Hon. Asama addressing displaced and vulnerable persons in his constituents

He further assured the constituents of purposeful and effective representation saying, "I am in the National Assembly to represent you and I promised to represent you well by protecting your interest and ensure you get what is meant for you.

Some of the beneficiaries who were overwhelmed with the gesture expressed gratitude to their representative and promised to utilize the items received judiciously .

Items distributed includes; Rice, Semovita, Spaghetti, Indomie, Cooking oil, School shoes, School bags, roofing sheets, school Desks, School Chairs, Exercise Books among other items.