The Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State, Owhawha the second has presented palliative to residents of the kingdom to cushion the hardship caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The traditional ruler while presenting the palliative to the leaders of the thirty-three communities that make Ughievwen Kingdom said the twenty-eight days lockdown declared by the Delta State Government to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the state though necessary, brought untold hardship to residents of the state.
He noted that, most residents are yet to recover from the economic hardship caused by the lockdown few weeks after it has been relaxed partially.
The monarch disclosed that, to cushion the hardship caused by the lockdown on residents of Ughievwen Kingdom, he mobilised his Chiefs, prominent indigenes and religious ministers to express humane love and to support the current initiatives of Government across all boards.
Owhawha the second explained that the palliative will be distributed through the community heads to the people and urged them not to divert the items.
He added that vulnerable youths and aged women will also benefit from the gesture.
He commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his efforts in containing the spread of the virus in the state and in taking care of infested persons.
The monarch urged his subjects not to see the lifting of the lockdown as the end of coronavirus but should adhere to the precautionary measures stipulated by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, in order to stay safe.
Otota of Ughievwen Kingdom, Chief Matthew Shaire said the palliative was meant to complement the efforts of the Delta State Government in the fight against covid-19.
The Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government, Dr Richard Kofi represented by the Secretary to the Local Government, Sir Joseph Oghenebrorhie commended the Okobaro and his chiefs for the gesture noting that it will no doubt put smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries.
In an interview Some of the community leaders thanked the Okobaro and all the donors for the gesture stressing that it will help alleviate their suffering.
Items presented include bags of rice, bags of beans, bags of garri, cartons of noodles and tubers of yam.
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