Former Senate president distributes food items in Yobe

Former Senate president distributes food items in Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakili

President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, has donated over 10,000 bags of food items to his constituents in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan fast.

In a press statement issued and signed by Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, FAI, FIMC, FCP, and Fsca, media adviser to Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, which was made available to newsmen in Damaturu, Yobe state capital.

The food items, distributed through the Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (SAIL) Foundation, are intended to provide support for members of his senatorial district and Muslims in some other states, including the Federal Capital Territory, during the fasting period.

Among the food items to be distributed are over 4,000 bags of rice, 4,000 bags of sugar, 2,400 bags of millet, and vegetable oil.

According to the statement, the food items will be distributed across the six local government areas of Yobe North Senatorial District. They are Bade, Nguru, Machina, Yusufari, Karasuwa, and Jakusko, respectively.

Also accommodated are beneficiaries captured in centers in Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, and Damaturu. Similarly, feeding centers where cooked foods are served to people for breaking fasts have been established within the senatorial district.

The president of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, expresses his commitment to the well-being of his constituents. Adding that, “Ramadan is a holy month of service, sacrifice, and sharing, and he prays that these items will complement the efforts of others in assisting those that need support.”

“These food items are a humble gesture to ease the burden on our families during this holy month. I pray that they bring sustenance, joy, and blessings to all who receive them.” Senator Ahmad Lawan said.

The statement revealed that the distribution of the food items is part of Senator Lawan’s ongoing effort to provide assistance and support to his constituents in the face of harsh economic conditions.

In the past, Senator Ahmad Lawan has donated food, medical supplies, and infrastructure to beneficiaries within and beyond his Senatorial District.

Former Senate president distributes food items in Yobe