The Minister of State for Defense, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has officially launched the distribution of 7,000 rice bags donated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to members of the Congress of all progressives (APC) in the state of Zamfara.
Speaking during the formal delivery of the food for the leadership of Zamfara APC on Friday, Dr. Matawalle, who was represented by the president of the APC state of Zamfara, Hon Tukur Umar Danfulani, said that the donation was a personal gesture of President Tinubu to appreciate the loyalty and resistance of the APC members in the state.
He stressed that the federal government under President Tinubu is intensifying efforts to restore lasting peace in Zamfara and other parts of the Northwest region, urging the supporters of the parties to continue praying for the return of peace and stability.
According to the minister, the donation is a demonstration of appreciation for the unwavering dedication and loyalty of the stakeholders of APC in Zamfara, noting that his commitment has helped keep the party strong despite being in opposition in the state. “Despite the fact that the party does not have control of the state of Zamfara, our members look good, better than the members of the ruling PDP in the state,” he said.
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He explained that the 7,000 rice bags will be distributed free of charge to the party members at all levels, from state executives to the local government and neighborhood levels, to allow them to celebrate the upcoming EID-EL-FITR festivities.
The event, held in Gusau, the state capital, attended several party leaders, including APC advertising secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau; Secretary of Welfare, Alhaji Bashir Idris Ataka; Secretary of Assistant Advertising, Hon Junaidu Attahiru Dosara; Secretary of Assistant Welfare, Hon Shehu J. Muhammad; President of the Local Government of Gusau, Hon Abubakar Tijjani Dan-Ayyah; President of Kaura Namoda APC, Alhaji Suleiman Danmalikin Gabake; Former presidents of the Tiu council, Agra Babanida Abdullahi, Hom Sanusi Mohammed Sarki and Admin Ibrahim Maaji, among others.
The minister reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to support the members of the Base Party and make sure they do not stay behind in development and humanitarian interventions.
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