By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto
In these tough socio-economic times, foodstuffs and cash have been made available to Muslims participating in the Ramadan fast.
To this end, a joyful Nigeria Muslim League Group (NIMUL) commended the Minister of Defence for State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for his generous donation of over N500 million and tonnes of food items to persons in need during the Ramadan.
The gesture was aimed at alleviating hardship faced by the majority of people in Zamfara State and neighboring states in the North West of Nigeria.
The group praised Minister Matawalle’s efforts in providing Ramadan palliatives to thousands of vulnerable individuals across the region, particularly in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna and Kebbi States.
An elated National Coordinator of NIMUL, Professor Mika’il Jibrin, described Matawalle’s gesture as one of the best initiatives outside of government to benefit thousands of people in a single exercise.
“This gesture is remarkable, as it is one of the largest individual donations to cushion the suffering of the majority of people in the region”, he said.
Recently, Minister Matawalle distributed the princely cash to people across the 14 Local Government Areas of Zamfara State, targeting those experiencing economic hardship during the Ramadan fast period.
Professor Jibrin commended the efficient distribution process, which ensured that beneficiaries received support directly, without suffering or rancor.
The group noted that, despite reports of politicians being among the beneficiaries in Zamfara, other groups, including those in neighboring states, also received support, demonstrating the initiative’s inclusivity.
To the group, the impact of Matawalle’s gesture goes beyond numbers, as it provides direct support to those in dire need, particularly in rural areas.
The group specifically acknowledged Minister Matawalle’s significant donation to mosques, care organizations, and the creation of free feeding centers across 14 Local Governments in Zamfara and other places in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Kaduna States.
“His charitable efforts have greatly benefited low-income families, orphans, and vulnerable individuals in the region”, the group said.
While commending the efforts of other state governments in the region, NIMUL appreciated their sacrifices and commitments to helping the needy during Ramadan, urging beneficiaries to dedicate their time to praying for the nation’s unity, peace, and success in addressing insecurity challenges affecting the region.
