The Member representing Ningi/ Warji Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Sa’ad Abdulkadir has distributed COVID-19/ Ramadan palliative to thousands of people of his constituency as part of efforts to cushion their hardships during the month of Ramadan.
Briefing newsmen on the distribution exercise on Thursday, Abdullahi Sa’ad, said the gesture was aimed at cushioning the hardships being experienced by his people, especially during this holy month of Ramadan.
He said that the gesture was also carried to encourage people stay at home to meet the requirement of social distancing to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state.
According to him, despite the little resources, he would ensure that his constituents tested transparent and balanced representation. Pointing out that the gesture is spread across the constituency to enable more people benefit.
“I want people to know that we cannot feed everyone, looking at the proximity and size of this constituency. I therefore appeal to everyone to contribute his or her quota in helping the less privilege”, he requested.
“These bags of rice, Sugar and some gallons of vegetable oil is for every polling unit in the constituency” the law maker added.
He also urged the beneficiaries to judiciously utilize the items to reduce unnecessary movements so that the COVID-19 virus can be fight collectively in Bauchi State and the country in general.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Aminu Sama’ila Limi, applauded the effort of the member for reaching out to the households at this time, calling on other beneficiaries to use the items judiciously.
Another beneficiary, Alh. Muhammadu Ganga Warji, said that
“It’s a clear testimony that even the opponents of the member benefited from the gesture that have reached many people irrespective of religious or political differences”, another beneficiary, Alh. Muhammadu Ganga Warji said.
The items distributed included over 700 bags of 50kg Rice, Sugar and some gallons of vegetable oil.
