Delta NDC gov campaign council seeks transparency in food bank programme

The Chris Iyovwaye Governorship Campaign Organisation representing the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Delta State has called for increased transparency in their state food bank programme. The organisation's Director-General, Dr. Alfred Mulade, made this demand in a statement on Thursday, emphasizing the need for the public to be informed about the resources allocated to the programme and how aid reached its intended recipients.

According to the Asaba Metro report, the third edition of the food bank programme took place in Asaba on October 14, 2026. The initiative benefitted 2,500 women across the state’s 25 local government areas, with each beneficiary receiving a cash assistance of ₦50,000, totaling ₦125 million in monetary support. Additionally, the food items distributed together were valued at over ₦100 million.

Dr. Mulade urged the programme’s organisers to provide comprehensive information regarding the funding sources, the process used to select beneficiaries, and records detailing the distribution of both cash and food items. He stated, "Families facing hunger need timely support, but such interventions must also be transparent and accountable." The organisation also requested clarification on the valuation of the food items, urging authorities to make supporting records available for public examination.

Dr. Mulade emphasized that transparency would foster public trust in social intervention programmes and ensure that assistance was distributed fairly to vulnerable residents. He also questioned the long-term sustainability of the initiative, asking, "What happens after the food is consumed and the cash is spent?" Dr. Mulade argued that food assistance should be supplemented with sustainable measures that enhance livelihoods and alleviate poverty, ensuring that Deltans receive both immediate relief and long-term economic security.