Eid El-Kabir: Senator Lawan distributes over N200 million to constituency in Yobe

Eid El-Kabir: Senator Lawan distributes over N200 million to constituency in Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakili

The President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, has distributed a 222.5 million cash gift to households drawn from across 60 wards in the six local government areas of Yobe North Senatorial District to celebrate the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir Muslim festival.

In a press statement signed by Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, FAI, FIMC, FCP, and Fsca Media Adviser to Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, it was shared with newsmen in Damaturu.

According to the statement, the distribution, which was carried out through a committee set up by Senator Lawan, targeted households and individuals in need within the district and beyond.

“The six local government areas that benefited from the gesture include Bade, Jakusko, Karasuwa, Yusufari, Machina, and Nguru” the statement added.

Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo revealed that cash gifts ranging from $100,000 to $20,000 were distributed to each household, including individuals, with a total of 3,430 households and individuals benefiting from the initiative sponsored by the Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan (SAIL) Foundation.

The statement further said that other beneficiaries captured are traditional leaders, party executives, and stakeholders in Yobe North.

Also to be distributed are food items such as 1,500 carton boxes of spaghetti, 1,140 bags of maize and guinea corn, 1,500 clothing items for children, 800 wrappers for women, 2,000 blankets, 2,000 mats, etc.

“Beneficiaries under this category were also drawn from the six local government areas and extend to orphanages within the Senatorial District.” The statement was added.

According to the chairman of the selection and distribution committee, Alhaji Suleiman Jamo, the gesture was aimed at cushioning the economic hardship faced by many constituents owing to the high cost of living as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.

“We understand that many of our constituents are going through difficult times, and this gift from Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan is a token of his support to help them celebrate with joy and peace.” Jamo said.

Dr. Ezrel maintained that Senator Lawan, while commending the committee for a job well done, urged the beneficiaries to use the gift wisely as they enjoy the Eid celebration.

“I wish all my constituents a blessed and peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration. May the spirit of the season unite us and bring us closer together” he said.

Eid El-Kabir: Senator Lawan distributes over N200 million to constituency in Yobe