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Chairman of Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Larai Ishaku, has distributed about 500 bags of rice to widows, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable members of society, to enable them celebrate the Christmas.
While presenting the items in Kwoi, headquarters of Jaba Local Government Area, Ishaku said the gesture was borne out of love and compassion which the season of Christmas represented.
The beneficiaries were also given seasoning and a cash, by the council boss.
She said “as we gather in celebration of Christmas, we are reminded of the core values that this embodies. It is a time to reflect on the virtues of love, compassion and hope, especially for those who find themselves in difficult circumstances.”
“On this joyful occasion, I would like to remind everyone to embrace the feeling of togetherness that comes with celebrating humanity,” she said.
The beneficiaries were drawn from the 10 wards of Jaba regardless of their political or religious affiliation.
The council Chair reiterated her administration’s commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable members of society.
“Let today serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to continue this charitable work beyond holiday season.Christmas is just a moment in the year, but our commitment to uplifting one another would be a continuous one,” she said.
The LG Boss enjoined the beneficiaries to give from the little they had received to other less privileged people around them in the spirit of the season,and thanked Governor Uba Sani for his support towards the success of the event.
She called on residents to always pray and support their leaders at all levels,and tasked the youths on the need to remain vigilant and avoid acts capable of breaching the peace during the yuletide season.
In their remarks, some of the beneficiaries, Joy Emmanuel and Sabo Adamu expressed gratitude to the council boss for remembering them at a time like this and described the gesture as first of its kind in Jaba.She prayed God to replenish her pocket and grant her the ability to do more for the downtrodden.
:Vanguard
