Northern Pulse: Katsina Commissioner distributes N122m as Ramadan relief

By Abbas Bamalli

A philanthropist, and Commissioner for Environment in Katsina, Hamza Sule-Faskari, has distributed Ramadan assistance worth N122 million to thousands of vulnerable persons across the 11 Local Government Areas of Funtua Zone.

The intervention, aimed at easing hardship during the holy month of Ramadan, comprised food items valued at N60 million and cash donations totaling N62 million.

The commissioner, during the event on Sunday in Faskari, said the gesture benefited orphans, widows, internally displaced persons (IDPs), youths, politicians, community development associations, and other less-privileged members of society.

According to him, the food items included 400 bags of rice, 500 bags of millet, and 300 bags of maize, carefully allocated to ensure widespread reach and impact across communities in the zone.

Sule-Faskari, also the Wamban Faskari and Sadaukin Kasar Hausa, said the initiative was part of his sustained commitment to supporting vulnerable groups, particularly during Ramadan, a period that emphasises compassion, charity, and community support.

The commissioner said that the initiative was designed to provide relief and enable about 5,000 beneficiaries to observe the Ramadan fast with dignity.

He urged the residents to use the holy period to strengthen their devotion to Allah through prayers, acts of charity, and peaceful coexistence, while also praying for leaders at all levels to succeed in delivering sustainable development and prosperity.

In his remarks, the state Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bala Abu-Musawa, described Sule-Faskari as a committed party stalwart who consistently prioritizes the welfare of party members and vulnerable citizens.

According to him, the commissioner’s annual Ramadan interventions and other humanitarian efforts had strengthened unity, loyalty, and grassroots support for the party across the state.

Traditional leaders, Islamic clerics, and community representatives, who spoke at the event commended the commissioner’s generosity, describing it as timely and impactful.

They also urged other political leaders and wealthy individuals to emulate the gesture in supporting vulnerable populations.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Faskari Local Government Area, Surajo Daudawa, announced that the council would pay electricity bills for the residents for one year as part of efforts to cushion the economic burden on households.

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