“The full costing to cover this period in affected and other areas may add up to around $40 million. The stimulus package, according to the President’s plan was to further help the banks to increase lending to new borrowers. Sen. Dillon believes the money being pumped into the food distribution could be more meaningful if its redirected into aiding school tuitions for students are the country is about to see the gradual reopening of schools. Tarpeh: Food Distribution Not 419The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Prof. Wilson Tarpeh who heads the committee set by the President to spearhead the food distribution told residents of Peace Island Community over the weekend that the government’s promise is not “419” (a scam). He disclosed that 30 years ago, the World Food Program carried out similar food distribution in the country.

Source: Front Page Africa June 06, 2020 16:48 UTC