The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in Ondo State has called on Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State to ensure transparency in the ongoing palliative distribution.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on Tuesday, the Ondo government began distribution of the palliatives with 1,200 bags of rice to 6,000 vulnerable residents in Akoko South East Local Government Area.

Mr Franklin Oloniju, the Chairman of the coalition made the call in Akure.

”The process seems to be shrouded in secrecy and uncertainty. It is instructive to note that the Onso government initiated different groups and committees on the palliative issue in the state

“The coalition urges the government to be transparent and accountable to the people of the state,” he said.

The chairman also said the coalition was not aware of how the list of beneficiaries was generated.

He sought for inclusion of the colation in the palliative distribution.

“We ask for inclusion, equity and fair play in the interest of the poor masses who are languishing in abject poverty owing to the effect of subsidy removal.