The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong has flagged off the distribution of relief materials to members of his constituency to cushion the economic hardship as well as support them for the Easter and Ramadan season.
The relief materials being provided follow the recent communal clash to occurred between Mikang and Langtang to provide relief considering the current economic challenges being faced in the country.
Senator Lalong who flagged off the distribution of the palliatives in Shendam, the Senatorial District headquarters said the food items were procured as part of intervention to assist the needy.
Krestnews reports that the items which comprised hundreds of bags of rice, maize, beans, millet, sugar and other household consumables are meant to be distributed to the indigent, elderly and needy constituents across the 6 Local Government Areas of the Senatorial District.
The former Plateau State Governor assured the people of the zone that he will continue to provide quality representation and focused leadership that will bring economic prosperity and support to entrepreneurship.
Receiving the items on behalf of the Senatorial zone, APC Zonal Chairman Plateau South Alhaji Shehu Nyalum appreciated Senator Lalong for providing dividends of democracy to the people through the palliatives and other initiatives.
He assured Senator Lalong that the items will be distributed to the grassroots following the guidelines given.
Nyalum also said this initiative clearly shows that the Senatorial zone will reap the dividends of democracy in various ways over time under Senator Lalong.
After the distribution exercise, the Senator proceeded to visit IDP camps sheltering people displaced as a result of communal clash between Taroh and Tehl people in Langtang North and Mikang Local Government Areas.
Lalong accompanied by John Dafaan, member representing QuanPan/Mikang/Shendam Federal Constituency, Bulus Venman, Member Representing Langtang North/South, Joe Bukar, Plateau House of Assembly (Shendam) Naanlong Gapyil (Mikang), Alex Naantuam, FCT Civil Service Commissioner, former Commissioners Plateau State among others, visited the IDP Camp in Garkawa where they consoled the victims and donated food items and cash.
Senator Lalong also visited the Mouyoum of Garkawa Rtd AIG Bashir Makama where he condemned the violence which led to loss of lives and destruction of properties.
The legislator also visited the Twangshik Yitni of Lalin, Mikang LGA Matthias Kumdong to commiserate with him over the tragic incident.
He addressed the IDPs and appealed to them to forgive and embrace dialogue, peace and tolerance even as government and security agencies work to unravel and bring to book those behind the violence.
He also made donations to the IDPs and promised to continue to represent them robustly.
The Plateau South senator, Mr Simon Lalong also took time off to commiserate with the Long Tehl HRH Puntel Donald over the ugly incident.