The member representing Jere Federal Constituency, at the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Satomi Thursday donated the sum of N47 million to indigent people in his constituency.
The donation is meant to relieve vulnerable residents from hardships during the blessed month of Ramadan, he said.
The sum of N25 million was shared among 250 vulnerable individuals which cut across gender.
Each of the beneficiaries received N100, 000 in cash, while the remaining N22 million was used in purchasing thousands of bags of rice, sugar and other condiments which were distributed to the people.
During the distribution exercise in Maiduguri, Hon Satomi said, the exercise would be in phases and the second phase, which is commencing next week, was targeting medium and small-scale traders to boost their businesses.
The lawmaker, who had earlier sponsored poor students to secondary schools and tertiary institutions and constructed blocks of three classrooms at Zabarmari/Khadamari Junior Secondary School said that he would ensure quality representation devoid of political, religious or ethnic considerations.
“I want to seize this opportunity to thank all the people of Jere for your support and cooperation. I am sincerely grateful for giving me the privilege to represent you at the federal level.
“This gesture is part of my annual support usually rendered unto you to ease the daily hardship in the holy month of Ramadan.
“I implore you to use this period to pray for restoration of peace in Borno and the country to prosper in wealth and guard our youths against evil tendencies.” he said.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Chairman, Jere Local Government Area, Hon. Umar Gujja Tom and Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Jere, Alhaji Kachalla Mai Fata promised to ensure judicious distribution of the money and the food items.
