The Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board (RSPHCMB) has called on relevant stakeholders, including Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), to ensure the effective and accountable implementation of the National Community Food Bank (NCFB) Programme in the state.
The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Chituru Adele, made the call during a one-day national programme orientation workshop held in Port Harcourt on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Adele reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to the successful implementation of the initiative, stressing the need to translate the national programme into an accessible intervention for vulnerable populations across the state.
“The Board is committed to the success of this initiative. The success of the National Community Food Bank Programme in the state will be determined by how effectively we translate the national initiative into an accessible project,” he said.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Dr Vincent Nwachukwu, urged those responsible for implementing the programme to ensure transparency in beneficiary selection and accountability in food distribution.
“I urge those entrusted with programme implementation to ensure transparent beneficiary selection and strict accountability in food distribution,” Nwachukwu said.
The orientation workshop brought together relevant stakeholders to strengthen inter-ministerial collaboration and grassroots coordination ahead of the programme’s rollout in Rivers State.
With the involvement of state leadership, development partners, and community and religious leaders, the initiative is expected to deliver targeted nutritional support to vulnerable families and individuals across the state.
