FG RELEASES SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PALLIATIVES
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has listed rules and regulations which event organizers must adhere to, before engaging in the distribution of palliative in the country,
Speaking on Monday, Yilwatda said it is important that organizers register such events, involve security operatives like the police, and carry out a risk assessment and vulnerability checks to avoid future stampedes and deaths.
He expressed sympathy with the families of the victims but insisted that safety measures ought to have been put in place to avoid the tragedies.
The minister warned that it is improper to throw palliative distribution open without proper planning and safety measures put in place.
He added that the presence of security operatives at distribution points will go a long way to help maintain peace and order.
Yilwatda’s advice came following deaths recorded during palliative distribution in Abuja, Oyo and Anambra states last week.
