BY Khalid Idris Doya
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday distributed 1,000 bags of 25kg rice to the Christian community in Bauchi State as part of activities marking the 2025 Christmas and new year celebrations.
Speaking at the flagged off in Bauchi, the Bauchi State Coordinator of the Christians Northern Political Forum, Mr. Ayuba Dogara, commended the First Lady for the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful in supporting Christian faithful during the festive season.
Mr. Dogara noted that the First Lady extended similar support to other Northern states, targeting vulnerable groups including the less privileged, widows, youths, and EXCO of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
According to him, the 1,000 bags of rice allocated to Bauchi State would be distributed across the 20 local government areas of the state through recognised groups and coordinators to ensure that the items reach the intended beneficiaries.
"We are here to flag off the distribution of food items donated to Bauchi State by Her Excellency, the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu," he said.
Mr. Ayuba also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as efforts aimed at stabilising the country, adding that the relative peace being enjoyed in Nigeria was a result of purposeful leadership.
He urged local government coordinators to ensure transparency and accountability in the distribution process, stressing that the success of the gesture depended on the items reaching the actual beneficiaries.
"I urge beneficiaries to receive these items with gratitude and to pray for the First Lady and the administration of her husband," he added.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Bege Matandu expressed appreciation to the First Lady, saying the donation would help ease the economic hardship faced by many families during the Christmas period.
Also speaking, the APC Chairman of Bogoro Local Government Area, Mr. Istifanus Mmanasi, described the gesture as a sign of inclusive governance.
He said the donation had renewed hope among Christians and APC members in the area, adding that it showed that the government was sensitive to the needs of ordinary citizens.
Mr. Istifanus further appreciated the collaboration between President Tinubu and the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, noting that such synergy would continue to bring development to the constituency and the state.
He encouraged APC members and supporters to remain united and committed to the party's vision as the country moves towards 2027, expressing confidence that continuity and stability would keep Nigeria on the right path.
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