DEPUTY SPEAKER LAUNCHES “FOOD FOR PEACE” INITIATIVE, IN THE SOUTHEAST 08-01-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has launched the “Food For Peace” initiative.
In a Statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker Levinus Nwabughiogu said the launch of the initiative was inline with the 8 pillars of the recently unveiled Peace In South East Project PISE-P, a novel idea initiated by the deputy speaker which canvasses a non kinetic approach to resolving the security challenges of the south east.
Subsumed under the agriculture and food security pillar of PISE-P, the event captioned “A Hungry Man is an Angry Man” recognizes the importance of food in the drive for peace in the region hence its quick implementation.
The launch witnessed the distribution of food items across the 17 local government areas of Abia State and other areas in the region.
The launch also featured the distribution of motorcycles, deep freezers, sewing and grinding machines, big capacity generators and pesticides sprinkling kits.
The deputy speaker also solicited support for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government, stressing that the south east stood a chance to benefit immensely.