COVID-19: If We Are Not Careful, Hunger Will Kill People, Obaseki’s Wife Warns

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COVID-19: If We Are Not Careful, Hunger Will Kill People, Obaseki’s Wife Warns.


Betsy Obaseki, Wife of Edo State Governor

The wife of the Edo State Governor, Betsy Obaseki, has warned that diverting relief materials meant for the vulnerable in the society will further compound the current difficulties being experienced over the coronavirus pandemic.
According to her, hunger could be an even bigger threat to life than the virus.
Mrs Obaseki said this while handing over some relief materials from the state government to representatives of various groups in Benin City, the state capital.
She urged them to resist any temptation to be greedy and hoard the items for personal use or even give them out to those who can afford it.
“These relief materials are meant only for the vulnerable in the society, it is not meant for those who can afford full lockdown in their homes. If we are careful corona virus will not kill too many people in this country, but if we are not careful it is hunger that will kill people. That is why the government is taking these steps to do what they have to do,” she said.
The items distributed include bags of rice, bags of beans, garri, noodles, oil, puree, millet, seasoning, soaps and detergent.
According to the State Commissioner for Social Development and Gender, Maria Edekor, the beneficiaries of the relief packages are the elderly, returnees, people living with disabilities, prison inmates, children in correctional centers, rehabilitation centers and orphanage homes.
Meanwhile, the governor’s wife urged residents who are well-to-do, to emulate the gesture of the government and also lend a helping hand to the vulnerable around them.

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