Preparatory to the forthcoming Eid-El Fitri Salah celebration, Bauchi State Government has distributed clothing materials to over 20,000 youths and women across the state.
The gesture is to enable the beneficiaries celebrate the Sallah with joy, despite the current economic challenges.
Speaking during the distribution exercise in Bauchi on Sunday, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Bala Mohammed on Youths, Bala Sale Chiroma, explained that 400 youths and women from each of the 20 local government areas are beneficiaries of the initiative.
He noted that Bauchi Local Government received a significant share, as various groups and associations were included among the beneficiaries.
Chiroma commended Governor Mohammed for prioritizing the welfare of youths and women, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to inclusivity.
He also applauded the Governor for his commitment to empowering the youths in the State just as he highlighted the Governor’s various support initiatives, including food donations during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, the PDP Youths Leader of Bauchi South Senatorial District, Buhari Batura and his counterpart from Bauchi North Senatorial District, Ali Wadanko described the gesture as timely.
They also pledged to ensure that the items were distributed fairly among the intended recipients.
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