The Federal Executive Council (FEC) after a 7-hour closed-door meeting on Wednesday approved N27.4 billion for intervention for victims of floods, conflicts and insecurity.
Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, who is also Vice Chairman of the National Food Security Council, disclosed this to State House correspondents.
Bagudu noted that 69,872 persons will benefit from over 8 billion Naira earmarked for the victims of conflict and insecurity, while 18 billion Naira was specifically approved for flood victims across 14 states.
For the sum earmarked for flood victims, the council targeted 163,117 beneficiaries.
The FEC also approved the signing of the ‘Safe School Initiative’ which makes Nigeria now committed to implementing the project’s guidelines.
Also, contract for the construction of the Faculty of Arts in Adamawa State University at 613 million naira was approved.
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