The Senator representing Borno Central at the National Assembly, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan has provided assorted items to 4,300 households to cushion the effects of hardships faced by the Muslims during Ramadan fasting.
Flagging off the distribution in Maiduguri, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan said the holy months of Ramadan signify sacrifice and love aimed to bring the people together in respective of their backgrounds, tribes, and cultures.
Represented by former Caretaker Chairman of MMC, Hon. Usaman Chiroma the palliative distribution aimed to support the All Progressives Congress political leaders within the central senatorial district, especially during Ramadan fasting in the state.
He said, “It is palliative to the stakeholders and party supporters to assist them during the Ramadan period, we all know Sen Kaka Shehu Lawan is up and doing; this palliative will continue as you can see today’s flag-off is targeting 4,300 beneficiaries.
“It is a Ramadan gesture to the 4,300 families and Insha Allah, we shall continue.”Sen. Lawan said.
He urged the beneficiaries to continue to pray for the leaders at all levels and peace of the state and nation at large.
Speaking on behalf of beneficiaries, the Chairperson of Jere Local Government Area, Hon. Inna Galadima thanked Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan for his gesture to the stakeholders of eight councils.
It would be recalled that Senator Lawan had empowered nearly 2,000 vulnerable people in Borno Central a week ago.
