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The senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Ibrahim Lamido Isa, has donated 16 trucks of rice and textile materials to his constituents as Ramadan Palliatives.
The food items and clothing materials were distributed at his residence at Lapai Street, Sokoto.
Represented by the sole administrator of Goronyo local government, Kabiru Sarkin Fulani, Lamido said the gesture was to cushion the effect of economic hardship.
He noted that the food items, textile materials would be distributed across the eight local government areas of Sokoto East Senatorial District including Goronyo, Wurno, Gwadabawa, Isa, Sabon Birnin, Rabah, Illela and Gada LGAs, respectively.
The Senator further disclosed that 12,000 and 15,000 persons will benefit from the distribution of the rice and textile materials respectively.
Lamido explained that the beneficiaries include orphans, widows, the physically challenged, IDPs, former National and state assembly members and politicians, youth groups and social organisations from the local governments that comprise the District.
“This is the first batch of distribution which will be followed by the distribution of clothing and textile materials to orphans, widows, youths and other vulnerable persons and groups”, he said as he disclosed that arrangements were in place to provide youths in the district with capital as empowerment to begin business for self reliance.
Senator Lamido expressed his commitment to the well-being of his constituents, saying, “Ramadan is a holy month of service, sacrifice and sharing as he prays that these items would complement the efforts of others in assisting those that need the support”.
“These food items are a humble gesture to ease the burden of our families during this holy month. I pray that they bring sustenance, joy, and blessings to all who receive them”, Lamido said.
Responding one of the beneficiaries, and Illela local government APC Chairman, Alhaji Muhammadu Sarkin Alaru Illela, described Senator Lamido as God sent who has the love of his constituents for many positive things he does.
According to Alaru, “He has done a lot in the area of providing assistance to students, construction of solar borehole, empowerment scheme and ICT centres.”
The guest speaker of the event Prof, Mu’azu Shamaki Isa of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, described Senator Lamido as a unique and resilient patriot who has demonstrated trust and commitment to the course of his constituents through numerous beneficial programmes for their welfare and wellbeing .
Shamaki said: “It is on record that Senator Lamido has supported 11,333 students, and 2,500 widows with over N1 billion under his foundation Trust Fund.
“He has remarkably surpassed the expectations of constituents compared to others who served before him. It’s our prayer he sustains the gesture .
“It’s unfortunate that the Eastern axis of Sokoto state has been ravaged by banditry and kidnapping activities which also denied farmers and students opportunity to farm and go to school.”
