Ramadan: Yari set to distribute 358 trucks of grains

Senator Representing Zamfara West Senatorial District and former Governor Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has concluded plan to distribute 358 trucks of assorted foodstuffs as Ramadan welfare package in the State.

In a statement issued on Sunday evening by Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad, Birnin Magaji, Chairman, Publicity Committee disclosed that the items to be distributed include Rice, Millet, Sugar, and Maize to the People of the State irrespective of Political climes in an attempt to allow them begin the holy month with relative ease.

Under the arrangement which has been perfected by the Main distribution committee headed by Hon. Lawal M. Liman (Gabɗon Ƙaura) who doubles as Chairman, A A Yari Political Organization, 17,500 Households in each of the 13 out of 14 Local government Areas of the State are to receive the said items while 22,500 households are targeted in Gusau Local Government Area.

Receiving the report of 250,000 beneficiaries drawn from various Local Governments on Sunday, 3rd March 2024 in Gusau, Hon. Lawal M Liman revealed that three additional items Rice, Sugar, and Millet were added to the previous program that saw to the distribution of Only Maize because of the significance of the holy month of Ramadan

He explained that more than 98% of the commodities were successfully transported to various local government areas of the state making it easy for the beneficiaries to get the palliatives in the shortest possible time.

The Chairman maintained that beneficiaries of the palliatives must be needy, especially orphans, widows, and divorcees.

He also stated that the distribution would begin on or before the holy month of Ramadan, and urged people to continue praying for the former Governor, the state, and the country as a whole.