Zulum shares food, N125.5m cash to 40,000 families in Damboa

0

Share and Enjoy !

0Shares
0 0

 

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday shared food items and N125.5m cash to over 40,000 families in Damboa, headquarters of Damboa Local Government in the southern part of the State.

The Governor’s visit came two days after the dreaded insurgents made an attempt to infiltrate the town. Several of them were neutralized during the failed attempt.

Zulum spent the night in Damboa coordinating humanitarian and developmental support with a view to providing social amenities to local populations.

14,900 male heads of households and another 25,100 female heads of households, most of whom have lost their means of livelihood, and could not have access to farmlands benefited from the excercise.

Each of the 14,900 males received a bag of rice, a bag of maize grits, and a bag of beans, while 25,100 female household received N5,000 cash and wrapper.

Addressing the beneficiaries, Zulum explained that the rice distributed was part of the Federal Government’s donation to the State through the Nigerian Customs Service.

He expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for his support to the State Government.

571 Views

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

News

Over 2,700 Patients Benefit As Minister of Health, NPHCDA, NMA Conduct Free Medical Outreach in Bauchi

0

Share and Enjoy !

0Shares
0 0

  In a major effort to enhance healthcare access in underserved communities, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Bauchi chapter, has conducted a large-scale medical outreach that reached over 2,700 patients across Bauchi State and parts […]

Read More
News

Safety Over Enthusiasm: Bala Wunti Supporters Urged to Prioritize Well-being

0

Share and Enjoy !

0Shares
0 0

Supporters of Alhaji Bala Wunti, the former Chief Upstream Investment Officer of the NNPC Upstream Investment Services (NUIMS), have been urged to prioritize their safety and well-being over their enthusiasm for the former NNPC official’s potential political career. A recent incident involving a young man who climbed a tall mast and threatened not to come […]

Read More
News

Bala Mohammed’s Leadership Model Seen as Symbol of Hope on Democracy Day

0

Share and Enjoy !

0Shares
0 0

As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on June 12, young voices from across the country gathered in Kaduna to reflect on the state of the nation—and to highlight a leadership style they believe offers a way forward. At the heart of the event, a colloquium organized by the Young Democrats of Nigeria, was a compelling call […]

Read More