FREE FOOD AGENTS RECEIVE PAYMENTS IN AKWA IBOM STATE
The Akwa Ibom State Bulk Purchase Agency has commenced electronic payment to agents and food vendors for redeemed food vouchers given to vulnerable members of the society in the 31 Local Government Areas of the State.
The exercise which commenced Thursday at the agency’s office, in Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo witnessed a large turn out of agents and food vendors who went through the voucher authentication process, documentation and payment.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after receiving credit alert on their cell phones and an invoice from the agency, the agents and food vendors who were full of excitement, praised Governor Umo Eno for supporting their businesses and for providing succor to vulnerable members of the society.
The agents and vendors described the verification and payment process as smooth, and appreciated Governor Umo Eno for the Initiative and the Chairman, management and staff of the Akwa Ibom Bulk Purchase Agency for a job well done.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Akwa Ibom Bulk Purchase Agency, Dan Akpan who was on hand to monitor the exercise to ensure a smooth verification and payment process, explained that the agency was leaving no stone unturned to ensure the success of the food security programme.
The exercise which continued on Friday also featured the capturing of new agents from across the wards in the State to strengthen the food distribution process.
