MATAWALLE LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION OF 7000 BAGS OF RICE TO ZAMFARA APC MEMBERS FROM PRESIDENT TINUBU 23-03-25
By Sadiq Aminu The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has launched the distribution of 7,000 bags of rice to Zamfara APC members in the state.
While handing over the commodity to the party executives in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, the Minister revealed that the foodstuff is a personal donation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Dr Bello Matawalle was represented at the event by the Zamfara State APC Chairman, Alhaji Tukur Umar Danfulani, urged the party members to continue to pray for the return of peace in the state as the federal government is taking all the necessary steps in tackling the menace of banditry and other criminal activities in the state and the northwest region.
He said the gesture was to appreciate the efforts of the APC leadership in the state for their hard work, dedication, and loyalty, which is making the party stronger and more united.
Dr Matawalle pointed out that, despite the fact that the party is not in control of Zamfara State, its members are looking good, better than the members of the ruling party in the state because their appearance shows a sign of good living
The Minister called for continued understanding and tolerance among the party members at all levels for the purpose of having one party with one voice in the state, assuring that as leaders they will continue to support the party in whatever form to succeed.
The Minister explained that the 7000 bags of rice are to be distributed free to all target beneficiaries from state executives, local government to ward level for them celebrate the forthcoming Eid celebrations with ease
Receiving the gesture on behalf of the party members, the state secretary of the party, Ibrahim Umar Dangaladima thanked the minister for the free distribution of the commodity.
Dangaladima, who said the free rice came at the right time when people are battling with conflicting daily needs, assured that all targeted persons will receive their share as expected.
In a statement by the APC Publicity Secretary in Zamfara State, Yusuf Idris Gusau explained that Zamfara APC members are known for their patience, law abiding and dedicated to the growth of the party and the state which has continued to make the party attractive to many who have in turn continued to join the party in the state.