COVID-19: Amb Chris Giwa extends palliative to other districts in Jos South, and others.

COVID-19: Amb Chris Giwa extends palliative to other districts in Jos South, and others. 

By D'yong Mangut

As part of efforts towards cushioning the effect of the ongoing lock-down in Plateau state as a result of the COVID pandemic, Vwang, Gyel, Zawan and Du districts of Jos south local government area of Plateau State have received food items to be distributed to the poor and vulnerable in their area. 

Delivering the palliative which are food items at the various Palaces of the district heads of Vwang, Du, Zawang and Gyel, the donor, Amb (Dr) Chris Giwa, the Foundation and CEO of Chris Giwa Foundation represented by the duo of Hon Chris Dabang and Hon Bitrus Kaitaiko stated that the downward spiral of the economy as a result of the lock down has affected the capacity of many families to take care of their needs thus necessitating rendering 

assistance to aid the people at this difficult time. He pleaded that the items should be given to the poor of the poorest and the vulnerable. 

He commended the people of Jos South local government area for obeying government health tips and further charged them to adhere strictly to the preventive measures and government directives to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He prayed for the end of the pandemic

The items donated are: 40 bags of maize and 40 bags of rice (10 bags of maize and 10 bags of rice to each district) and were handed over to the Gwom Rwey's of the four districts for onward distribution

In their separate remarks, the Gwom Rwey's of the various districts applauded the gesture of Amb (Dr) Chris Giwa. They commended his philanthropic act and prayed that God continue to bless and open more doors for him to continue impacting positively the lives of people as he has been doing for years. 

It will be recalled that Amb Chris Giwa had earlier distributed 63 bags of rice and 63 bags of maize to the poor of the poorest and the most vulnerable in Kuru district of Jos South local government area. Also, undisclosed quantity of maize and rice was distributed to supporters of Amb Chris Giwa in Jos South and Jos North local government area of Plateau State respectively.